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Minicomputer
It is a midsize multi-processing system capable of supporting up to 250 users simultaneously.
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Workstation
Workstation is a computer used for engineering applications (CAD/CAM), desktop publishing, software development, and other such types of applications which…
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PC (Personal Computer)
A PC can be defined as a small, relatively inexpensive computer designed for an individual user. PCs are based on…
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Computer – Types
Computers can be broadly classified by their speed and computing power. Sr.No. Type Specifications 1 PC (Personal Computer) It is…
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Fifth Generation
The period of fifth generation is 1980-till date. In the fifth generation, the VLSI technology became ULSI (Ultra Large Scale…
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Fourth Generation
The period of fourth generation was 1971-1980. The computers of fourth generation used Very Large Scale Integrated (VLSI) circuits. VLSI…
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Third Generation
The period of third generation was 1965-1971. The computers of third generation used integrated circuits (IC’s) in place of transistors.…
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Second Generation
The period of second generation was 1959-1965. In this generation transistors were used that were cheaper, consumed less power, more…
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Computer – Generations
Generation in computer terminology is a change in technology a computer is/was being used. Initially, the generation term was used…
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Computer – Applications
Following list demonstrates various applications of computers in today’s arena. Business A computer has high speed of calculation, diligence, accuracy,…
