Question

different types of computer and state the major difference between them​

Answer 1

Answer:

computers system may be classified according to their size.

four types of computers are;

1. microcomputers / personal computers- micro computers are also called personal computers which is PC this computer came in different shapes size and colors. a personal computers are designed to be used by one person at a time.

some examples of the computer are;

• laptop
• desktop
• a palmtop
• a work station

2. mini computers- mini computers are sometimes called mid-range computers which are more powerful than microcomputers and can support a number of users performing different tasks, they were originally developed to perform specific tasks such as engineering calculations.

3. Mainframe computers- Mainframe computers are larger systems that can handle numberous users, store large amounts of data and process transaction at a high rate. these computers are expensive and powerful.

4. super computers- super computers are the most largest, fastest and most powerful computer. this systems are able to process hundreds of million of instructions per second they are used for job requiring and long complex calculation.