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Minicomputers
Minicomputers are mid sized computers. In terms of size
and power, minicomputers are ranked below mainframes. A
minicomputer is a multiprocessing system capable of
supporting from 4 to about 200 users simultaneously.
The use of the term Minicomputer has diminished and they
have merged with servers.
Minicomputer
Microcomputer or Personal Computer
A personal computer is a computer designed to be used
by one user at a time. The term microcomputer relates to
microprocessor which is used with a personal computer
for the purpose of processing data and instruction codes.
These are the most common computer types since they
are not very expensive.
Microcomputer
8 The history of computing devices starts from about 5000 years ago in
Babylonia.
8 The pascaline is known as the first mechanical and automatic calculator.
8 In the early 17th century, John Napier, a Scottish mathematician, invented
another calculating tool called Napier’s Bones.
8 ENIAC was the first programmable general-purpose electronic digital
computer.
8 Minicomputers are used by small businesses and firms.
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