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According to Work
According to Size
Types
Types Of
Of Computer
Computer
According
According to
to work
work
Analog
computer
Digital
computer
Hybrid
computer
ANALOG COMPUTERS
These
computers which operate on
measuring method are called analog
computer. E.g. measuring magnitude (size)
of earthquake, temperature , pressure,
voltage etc.
This computer are used for scientific and
engineering purpose.
Such computers are do not produce out put
in a printed form but
the out put is
represented graphically. Hence common out
device is a plotter.
Use in Engineering industries and Chemical
industries
DIGITAL COMPUTERS
Examples
Calculators
Accounting machines
Applications
Scientific research
Business
Education
Factories
Market for sales
HYBRID COMPUTERS
Computers
Applications
In hospitals
MAINFRAME COMPUTERS
Large in size.
Mainframe
accommodated
computers
in
large
can
be
air-conditioned
MAINFRAME COMPUTERS
Expensive
Large in memory
Powerful
MINI COMPUTERS
As compared to mainframe, mini
computers are:
Small in size.
These
for
specific
purposes.
For
example,
a
production department can use
Mini-computers
for
monitoring
certain production process.
MINI COMPUTERS
Less Expensive
Small in memory
Less Powerful
MICRO COMPUTERS
A
microcomputer is a complete
computer on a smaller scale and is
generally a synonym for the more
common term, personal computer or
PC , a computer designed for an
individual.
Its
used to control washing
machine and the highly visible
personal computers you see on
desktops both fall in to this category.
Its used to accounting , statistics
analysis,
graphics,
investment
analysis, project management.
Microcomputer are also used in the
field of teaching (computer acts as a
teacher)
and
entertainment
(computer games)
MICRO COMPUTERS
As
Smallest in size
Laptop is microcomputer
These
computers.
MICRO COMPUTERS
Least Expensive
Smallest in memory
Least Powerful
SUPER COMPUTERS
Complex machines
High speed
Large in size
Perform calculations
Applications
Weather forecasting
Nuclear research
These
Summary
Analog
Digital
Hybrid
Generations of
computers
The history of computer
development is often referred to in
reference to the different generations of computing devices.
Each generation of computer is characterized by a major
technological development that fundamentally changed the
way computers operate, resulting in increasingly smaller,
cheaper, more powerful and more efficient and reliable
devices.
(Path)
A device controlling
electric current
FIRST GENERATION1940-1956)
Punched cards
Paper tape
FIRST GENERATION1940-1956
Second Generation
(1956-1963) Transistors
Transistors replaced vacuum tubes
Transistors
Fourth Generation
Fourth Generation
As these small computers became more
powerful, they could be linked together to
form networks, which eventually led to
the development of the Internet. Fourth
generation computers also saw the
development of GUIs, the mouse and
handheld devices.
Graphical user interface ( GUI)
A way for humans to interact
with computers (GUI) interface
menus with mouse
programming computers
to see and hear
and react
other sensory
stimuli
programming
computers
to see
andtohear
and react
to other sensory stimuli
A Notebook is an extremely
lightweight personal computer.
Notebook computers typically
weigh less than 6 pounds and
are small enough to fit easily in
a briefcase.
Laptop
Notebook
Cooling system:
Main manufacturers:
Thickness
Laptop: A portable
computer small enough
to use on one's lap.
Notebook: A light,
portable computer that
is generally thinner
than a laptop.
Battery life
DVD /CD
No internal DVD or CD
system.