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These are used in various places like home, shops, schools, etc. to do different jobs.
Microcomputer is also known as personal computer.
Minicomputer
These are more powerful, faster, have more memory space and are larger than
microcomputers. These are multi-user computers, which can support up to two
hundred users at the same time. These are used in places like banks. Minicomputer
is also called Midrange Computer. DISCOVER COMPUTERS
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Mainframe Computer
These are large computers. They are faster and have greater memory space than
minicomputers. These are also multi-user Computers, capable of supporting hundreds,
or even thousands of users at the same time. These are used by large companies or
government agencies to store large amount of data in a centralised location. These
are mostly used for scientific research. Mainframe Computer is also called big iron.

