Types of computers

Types of computers

1. In the world about computers and other informatic devices, there are classificated in 4 types of computers

   • Supercomputer
     • This computers have been used for scientific and engineering applications, that must handle very large databases or do a great amount of computation
     • Although the new multi-core processors and GPUs have enabled powerful machines for personal use
     • By definition, a supercomputer is exceptional in terms of performance
   • Mainframe
     • Is a large high-speed computer. Specially one supporting numerous workstations or peripherals.
     • These types of computers are normally used in companies
     • Currently, the largest manufacturers of mainframes are IBM and Unisys
   • MiniComputer
     • Type of computer that have most of the features and capabilities of a large computer but is smaller in physical size
     • May contain one or more processors, support multiprocessing and tasking, and are generally resilient to high workloads
   • MicroComputers
     • This type of computer, have the neccesary elements for use it in normal situation
     • The elements the Microcomputers have, are more conventional and have a price more normal for be available for all
     • Laptops, Gaming Computers, Smartphone, GPD...

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