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Categories of computer, Characteristic, Examples, Physical size, Praktikum…
Categories of computer
Supercomputer
Description
The largest, most expensive and most powerful computer that is used for applications that require large amounts of calculations.
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Examples:
- NASA Supercomputer
- IBM Supercomputer
Mainframe
Capabilities:
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Storage: Can store tremendous amount of data, instructions and informations.
Usage: Used by large organizations such as hospital and bank to handle thousands of connected computers and process millions of instructions per second.
Descriptions
A large, expensive and powerful computer that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously
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Personal Computer (PC)
Descriptions
A small, least powerful computer that can perform all of its input, processing, output and storage activities by itself.
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Examples
Capabilities
Speed: Speed is slower than mainframe because the usage is by individuals for organizing information, creating products,and entertainment
Storage: Medium size storage; can perform all of its input, processing, output and storage activities by itself.
Usage: Used mostly by personal users such as office workers, lecturers, or student to perform daily task.
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