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Computer Classifications Explained

This document classifies computers based on size, functionality, and data handling. It describes supercomputers, mainframes, mini computers, and microcomputers based on their size and typical uses. Supercomputers are the most powerful and are used for intensive tasks. Mainframes are large systems used by organizations for data processing. Mini computers were cheaper alternatives to mainframes. Microcomputers are small and inexpensive with a microprocessor. Computers are also classified based on their functionality as servers, workstations, information appliances, or embedded systems. They can handle data as analog, digital, or hybrid systems.

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Computer Classifications Explained

This document classifies computers based on size, functionality, and data handling. It describes supercomputers, mainframes, mini computers, and microcomputers based on their size and typical uses. Supercomputers are the most powerful and are used for intensive tasks. Mainframes are large systems used by organizations for data processing. Mini computers were cheaper alternatives to mainframes. Microcomputers are small and inexpensive with a microprocessor. Computers are also classified based on their functionality as servers, workstations, information appliances, or embedded systems. They can handle data as analog, digital, or hybrid systems.

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INTRODUCTION TO

ICT SPECIALIZATION
COMPUTER
CLASSIFICATIONS
Jovelyn P. Lao-e, MIT, MAEd
INTRODUCTION
Computer systems can be classified on different basis such as:
on the basis of size
on the basis of functionality
on the basis of data handling
CLASSIFICATION
BASED ON SIZE:
Super computers
most high performing system
computer with a high level of performance compared to a
general-purpose computer
actual performance is measured in FLOPS instead of MIPS
all of the world’s fastest 500 supercomputers run Linux-based
operating systems
play an important role in the field of computation, and are used
for intensive computation tasks in various fields, including
quantum mechanics, weather forecasting, climate research, oil
and gas exploration, molecular modeling, and physical
simulations
e.g. PARAM, jaguar, roadrunner
CLASSIFICATION
BASED ON SIZE:
Mainframe computers
commonly called as big iron
usually used by big organizations for bulk data processing
such as statistics, census data processing, transaction
processing
widely used as the servers as these systems has a higher
processing capability as compared to the other classes of
computers
most of these mainframe architectures were established in
1960s
the research and development worked continuously over
the years and the mainframes of today are far more better
than the earlier ones, in size, capacity, and efficiency
e.g. IBM z Series, System z9, and System z10 servers
CLASSIFICATION
BASED ON SIZE:
Mini computers
came into the market in mid 1960s
sold as much cheaper price than the
mainframes
designed for control, instrumentation, human
interaction, and communication switching as
distinct from calculation and record keeping
became very popular for personal uses with
evolution
smaller computers that became possible with
the use of transistors and core memory
technologies, minimal instructions sets and less
expensive peripherals such as the ubiquitous
Teletype Model 33 AASR
e.g. Magnum, Vax
CLASSIFICATION
BASED ON SIZE:
Micro computers
small, relatively inexpensive computer
with a microprocessor as its CPU
includes a microprocessor, memory,
and minimal I/O circuitry mounted on
a single printed circuit board
formed the foundation for present day
microcomputers and smart gadgets
that we use in day-to-day life
e.g. Tablets, smartwatches, PC, Laptop,
etc.
CLASSIFICATION BASED ON
FUNCTIONALITY:
Servers
Workstation
CLASSIFICATION BASED ON
FUNCTIONALITY:
Information Appliances
CLASSIFICATION BASED ON
FUNCTIONALITY:
Embedded computers
CLASSIFICATION BASED ON
DATA HANDLING:
Analog
represents data as a variable across
continuous range of values
more flexible but generally less precise
than digital
Digital
uses distinct values to represent the
data internally
information is represented using the
0s and 1s
Hybrid
exhibit features of analog computers
and digital computers
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