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8 CLASSIFICATION

OF COMPUTERS

Your Aim

8.1 Classification of Computers 8.3.4 Microcomputers
8.2 Analog 8.3.5 Embedded
8.3 Digital 8.4 General Purpose
8.3.1 Supercomputers 8.5 Special Purpose
8.3.2 Mainframe Computers 8.6 Hybrid
8.3.3 Mini Computers

8.1 CLASSIFICATION OF COMPUTERS

Aryan: Hey, yesterday I have seen in T.V that the computers we
are using is one kind of computer. There are different types of
computers. Can you please explain?
Gowri: Yes, why not. Today I will tell you about “The Classification
of Computers”. And you will be surprised to know that there
are different categories on the basis of which computers are
classified.
Aryan: Really, please tell me in detail.

Gowri: First of all I am going to show you diagrammatically.

Classification of
Computers

Analog Digital Hybrid

Size and Performance Purpose wise
wise

General Special
Super Mainframe Hybrid Micro Embedded Purpose Purpose

Fig. 8.1

Aryan: Now please tell me in detail?

Gowri: Sure.

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