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Computer Classification

Computer Classification. Jaquelyn Banner. Mainframe. Definition- a large computer, often a hub of a system serving many users Example- banks use them Picture- shankland , stephen . 2007. Photograph. news.cnet.comWeb . 7 Nov 2013. Mini Computer.

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Computer Classification

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  1. Computer Classification Jaquelyn Banner

  2. Mainframe • Definition- a large computer, often a hub of a system serving many users • Example- banks use them • Picture- • shankland, stephen. 2007. Photograph. news.cnet.comWeb. 7 Nov 2013.

  3. Mini Computer • Definition- A small comparatively cheap digital computer. • Example- Some PC computers are mini computers. • Picture- • twiddy, david. Sprint Nextel adds two minicomputers to its list of 4g devices. 2010. Photograph. www.bizjournals.com, kansas city. Web. 12 Nov 2013.

  4. Micro Computer • Definition- a compact and relatively in expensive computer, with less capacity and capability than a minicomputer, consisting of a microprocessor and other components of a computer, miniaturized where possible: used in small businesses, by hobbyists, etc. • Example- an hp • Picture- amos, evan. file:commodore-64-computer.jpg. 2011. Photograph. wikipedia.comWeb. 12 Nov 2013.

  5. Computer Hardware Definition- the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system. Example-motherboard Picture- fischer, dave. file:PDP-11-M7270.jpg. 2009. Photograph. wikipedia.comWeb. 12 Nov 2013.

  6. Central Processor Unit • Definition- a central processing unit, is the hardware within a computer that carries out the instructions of a computer. • Example-intel 3770k • Picture- • krten, robert. file:PDP-8i cpu.jpg. 2005. Photograph. www.wikipedia.comWeb. 13 Nov 2013. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/image:PDP-8i_cpu.jpg>.

  7. Input peripheral • Definition-used to interact with, or send to the computer. • Example-keyboard • Picture- • brunson, jason. file:alphanumeric keyboard.jpg. 2009. Photograph. www.wikipedia.comWeb. 13 Nov 2013.

  8. Output peripheral • Definition-output provides output to the user from the computer. • Example- hard drives • Picture- • amos, evan. file:laptop-hard-drive-exposed.jpg. 2013. Photograph. www.wikipedia.comWeb. 13 Nov 2013.

  9. Storage systems • Definition-a system whereby addressable memory is extended beyond main storage through use of secondary storage managed by system software in such a way that programs can treat all of the designated storage as addressable main storage. • Example-hybrid drive • Picture- • wheeler, richard. file:segate Hard Disk.jpg. 2007. Photograph. wikipediaWeb. 13 Nov 2013.

  10. Storage devices • Definition-a device used to store digital data or information, as a hard disk or CD. • Example-solid state drive • Picture- • 2010. Photograph. www.wikipedia.com, File:vertex 2 Solid State Drive by OZC-top oblique PNr0307.jpg. Web. 13 Nov 2013.

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