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Classificatio Computer

The document classifies computers into several categories: Personal Computers (PCs) are affordable and designed for individual use, while Workstations are more powerful and suited for engineering and graphics applications. Minicomputers support multiple users, Mainframes are large systems for hundreds or thousands of users, and Supercomputers are the fastest and most expensive, used for complex calculations in specialized fields. Each type serves different purposes and user needs in computing.

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Classificatio Computer

The document classifies computers into several categories: Personal Computers (PCs) are affordable and designed for individual use, while Workstations are more powerful and suited for engineering and graphics applications. Minicomputers support multiple users, Mainframes are large systems for hundreds or thousands of users, and Supercomputers are the fastest and most expensive, used for complex calculations in specialized fields. Each type serves different purposes and user needs in computing.

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Classification of Computer

Personal Computer (PC)


A PC can be defined as a small, relatively inexpensive computer designed for an individual
user. PCs are based on the microprocessor technology that enables manufacturers to put an
entire CPU on one chip. Businesses use personal computers for word processing,
accounting, desktop publishing, and for running spreadsheet and database management
applications. At home, the most popular use for personal computers is playing games and
surfing Internet. Although personal computers are designed as single-user systems, these
systems are normally linked together to form a network. In terms of power, now-a-days
High-end models of the Macintosh and PC offer the same computing power and graphics
capability as low-end workstations by Sun Microsystems, Hewlett-Packard, and Dell.

Workstations
Workstation is a computer used for engineering applications (CAD/CAM), desktop
publishing, software development, and other such types of applications which require a
moderate amount of computing power and relatively high quality graphics capabilities.
Workstations generally come with a large, high-resolution graphics screen, large amount of
RAM, inbuilt network support, and a graphical user interface. Most workstations also have a
mass storage device such as a disk drive, but a special type of workstation, called a diskless
workstation, comes without a disk drive. Common operating systems for workstations are
UNIX and Windows NT. Like PC, Workstations are also single-user computers like PC but are
typically linked together to form a local-area network, although they can also be used as
stand-alone systems.

Minicomputer
It is a midsize multi-processing system capable of supporting up to 250 users
simultaneously.

Mainframe
Mainframe is very large in size and is an expensive computer capable of supporting
hundreds or even thousands of users simultaneously. Mainframe executes many programs
concurrently and supports many simultaneous execution of programs.

Supercomputer
Supercomputers are one of the fastest computers currently available. Supercomputers are
very expensive and are employed for specialized applications that require immense amount
of mathematical calculations (number crunching). For example, weather forecasting,
scientific simulations, (animated) graphics, fluid dynamic calculations, nuclear energy
research, electronic design, and analysis of geological data (e.g. in petrochemical
prospecting).

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