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1. Type of Computers

2. Types of Computers
Types of Computers
Microcomputer Minicomputer Mainframe Supercomputer

3. Microcomputer
• Digital computer that works
on a microprocessor
• Used in homes and offices
• Performs tasks such as word
processing, desktop
publishing, and accounting

4. Microcomputer
• Advantages
– Small size
– Low cost
– Portability
• Disadvantages
– Low processing speed

5. Minicomputer
• Known as the mid-range
server
• Medium sized multiprocessing
and multi-user computer
• Used by small sized companies

6. Minicomputer
• Advantage
– Cater to multiple users
– Lower costs than mainframes
• Disadvantage
– Large
– Bulky

7. Mainframe
• Known as enterprise servers
• Occupies entire rooms or floors
• Used for centralized computing
• Serve distributed users and
small servers in a computing
network

8. Mainframe
• Advantage
– Supports many users and instructions
– Large memory
• Disadvantage
– Huge size
– Expensive

9. Supercomputer
• Fastest and expensive
• Used by applications for
molecular chemistry, nuclear
research, weather reports, and
advanced physics
• Consists of several computers
that work in parallel as a single
system

10. Super Computer
• Advantage
– Speed
• Disadvantage
– Generate a large
amount of heat
during operation