Computers can be broadly classified by their speed and computing power.
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Sr.No. |
Type |
Specifications |
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1 |
PC (Personal Computer) |
It is a single user computer system having moderately powerful microprocessor |
|
2 |
WorkStation |
It is also a single user computer system which is similar to personal computer but have more powerful microprocessor. |
|
3 |
Mini Computer |
It is a multi-user computer system which is capable of supporting hundreds of users simultaneously. |
|
4 |
Main Frame |
It is a multi-user computer system which is capable of supporting hundreds of users simultaneously. Software technology is different from minicomputer. |
|
5 |
Supercomputer |
It is an extremely fast computer which can execute hundreds of millions of instructions per second. |