Chapter - 1 Introduction to Computers | EduNotes

Computers Based on Capacity, Speed, and Size

Micro Computers

Micro Computers, jinhe Personal Computers (PCs) bhi kaha jaata hai, single user ke liye design hote hain aur cost me kam hote hain.

Ye daily-use computers hote hain jo homes, schools aur offices me sabse zyada use kiye jaate hain.

Why called Micro Computer?

Kyunki inka CPU ek microprocessor par based hota hai aur physical size comparatively chhota hota hai.

Types: Desktop, Laptop, Smartphone, Workstation

Mini Computers

Mini Computers medium-sized systems hote hain jo ek hi time me multiple users ko support kar sakte hain.

Ye micro computers se zyada powerful hote hain aur small organisations me use hote hain.

Example: PDP-11

Mainframe Computers

Mainframe Computers extremely powerful machines hote hain jo ek saath thousands of users aur large data handle kar sakte hain.

Inka use banks, railways aur government departments me hota hai jahan continuous processing required hoti hai.

Super Computers

Supercomputers duniya ke fastest aur most powerful computers hote hain.

Ye seconds me billions of calculations kar sakte hain, jo normal computers ke liye possible nahi hota.

Why Supercomputers are Important?

Weather forecasting, space missions, nuclear research aur complex scientific simulations ke liye supercomputers use hote hain.

Examples: Cray-1, Cray-2