About Computer types

Super Computers

The most powerful computers in terms of performance and data processing are Super Computers. Super Computers used by large organizations. Super Computers are used for Research and exploration purpose, like NASA use for launching space shuttles, Control them and other exploration purpose.

• Seymour Cray designed the first Super Computer “CDC 6600” in 1964.

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 Super Computers Uses :-

• Space Exploration.
• Earthquake Studies.
• Weather Forecasting.
• Nuclear Weapons Testing.

Popular Super Computers :-

• IBM’s Sequoia, in United States.
• Fujitsu K Computer in Japan.
• IBM’s Mira in United States.
• IBM’s Super MUC in Germany.
•  NUDT Tianhe-1 A in China.

• Indian Super Computer “PARAM 8000” named by Center for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) headed by Dr. Vijay Pandurang Bhatkar was launched on July 1, 1991. It was released in 1991 by C-DAC and was replicated and installed at ICAD MOSCOW in 1991 under Russian Collaboration.

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Mainframe Computers

 Mainframe Computers are not as powerful as Super Computers but they are quite, expensive and uses by large firms and government organizations.

Popular Mainframe Computers :-

• Fujitsu’s I C L, V M E (Virtual Machine Environment).

• Hitachi’s Z 800.

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Mini Computers

Mini Computers are used by small businesses and firms. Mini Computers are also called as “Mid-range Computers”. These Computers are not designed for single user. Individual departments of a large company or organizations use Mini Computers for specific purpose.

     Popular Mini Computers :-

• K-202(16-bit).

• Texas instruments TI-990.

• S D S - 92.

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Micro Computers

Desktop Computers, Laptops, personal digital assistant (PDA), tablets and smart phones are Micro Computers. Micro Computers are designed for use by one person at a time. Micro Computers are widely uses and fastest growing computers. These are cheapest than other three types of computers. It’s generally use for entertainment, education and work purpose.

•  The first Micro Computer was Micral, released in 1973 by R2E. 

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