TYPES OF COMPUTER

a)       On the basis of size:

i. Super computer

-> Used in Space research, weather forecasting, designing complicated machines as supersonic jet.

                                                -> The largest, fastest and the most expensive computer.

                                ii. Mainframe computer:

                                                -> Large in size, very high speed.

-> More than 100 people can work at a time through more than 100 terminals.

-> Used in large scale organization, government offices, institute of engineering, etc.

                                iii. Minicomputer:

                                                -> Medium in size.

                                                -> Used in data processing, programming.

                                                -> Upto 10 terminals.

                                iv. Micro computer:

                                                -> Personal or home computer.

                                                -> Used in home & offices

                                                -> Desktop, Laptop, Palmtop, etc.