What is computer?
Computer is an electronic device operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory, that accepts data, process the data, produce results, and store the results for future use.
There are a few types of computers which are supercomputers, mainframes, personal computers, mobile computers and devices and embedded computers.
but what are those? let's start with supercomputers
What
is Supercomputer ?
A supercomputer is the fastest, most
powerful, most expensive computer and used for very complex, sophisticated
job such as nuclear research,calculating weather patterns, petroleum
exploration, online banking, automotive design.
SDSC's Gordon Supercomputer
Next, what about mainframe?
A mainframe is a large, expensive, powerful computer that can handle hundreds or
thousands of connected users simultaneously (multi-user)
and storing tremendous amounts of data, instructions and information.It can
store tremendous amounts of data, instructions, and information; enterprises
are able to bill millions of customers, prepare payroll for thousands of
employees, and manage thousands of item in inventory.
So now you know what are supercomputers and mainframes, next category is personal computers, but i am sure everyone knows what is personal computer (you might using it right now)
*listening to music while reading this post*
Personal
computer is a computer
that can perform all its input, processing, output and storage activities by
itself. Two
types of personal computers are desktop
computers, and notebook computers. Mobile computer is a
personal
computer (that can perform all of its input,
processing, output, and storage activities by itself) that you can carry from place to place
Next, is the mobile device which is a computing device small enough to hold in your hand.
Next, is the mobile device which is a computing device small enough to hold in your hand.
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