Types of Computer

Amit Kumar Mourya
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Types of Computer

Computers that are using in the world are not same in shape, size and features. They are different with each other.

Types of Computer

On this basis computer can be categorized are as follows.

1. Microcomputers

Microcomputer as  name means is smaller in shape and size. It is used for personal use for any individual person. it is also known as personal computers. Home, schools, hospitals, office are main places where they used. E.g. Laptop, Desktop, Tablet etc.


2. Minicomputers

Minicomputers are multi uses systems that can manage networks of PCs and terminals in an organizations. Processing speed is higher. It is bigger in size than microcomputers and used in big organisations, banks.


3. Mainframe Computer

Mainframe are large, fast and powerful computer. It can process MISP (million instruction per second). It have large memory. Many users can use it simultaneously and are very expensive. It is used in major corporations and government agencies.


4. Supercomputer

Supercomputer is as name extremely powerful computer. It is used for scientific engineering and high massive computation like weather forecasting.



Computer Language

To work or communicate with computer we need a language that can computer understand.

We give any instruction to computer is written in a program (set of instructions). These program written in any program language.

Computer language can be categorized in to following.


1. Machine Language

Machine language is the only language that can computer understand. It is written in '0' and '1' form or binary form. Also known as binary language.


2. Assembly Language

Assemble language is the second level language in which Mnemonics code is used in place of '0' and '1'.   Assembler  is used to convert Assembly language into Machine language.


3. High Level Language

High level language are very friendly and simple language. Many programs are writing by users in high level language like Java, C++ etc.  Interpreter is used to convert High Level Language into Machine Language.

    Related Questions:

    Q. How many types of Computer?

    Q. What is Microcomputers?

    Q. What is Minicomputers?

    Q. What is Mainframe Computers?

    Q. What is Super Computers?

    Q. How many types of Computer Language?

    Q. What is Machine Language?

    Q. What is Assembly Language?

    Q. What is High Level Language?




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