1) What trends are occurring in the development and use of major types of computer system?
Þ The computer system is a complete working computer. A computer is a system of information processing components that perform input, processing, output, storage, and control functions. Its hardware components include input and output devices, a central processing unit (CPU), and primary and secondary storage devices. Every computer system requires operating system to function. Each computer connected to the system can operate independently, but has the ability to communicate with other external devices and computers. Every computer system consists of input, processing and output functions.
There are several major categories of computer systems with a variety of characteristics and capabilities. Thus,
Computer systems are typically classified as:
a) Mainframe computers
b) Midrange computers
c) Microcomputers
a) Microcomputers
Microcomputers are the smallest but most important categories of computers systems for business people and consumers. They are also referred to as personal computers (or PCs). The computing power of current microcomputers exceeds that of the....... Click below to read all Answers
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