MINI AND MACRO COMPUTER

WEEK 10&11

TOPIC: MINI AND MACRO COMPUTER

BEHAVIORAL OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

  1. Describe mini and microcomputer
  1. Mention the uses of mini and microcomputers.

 

MINI COMPUTER

SIZE; They are small/medium-sized both in size and performance

SPEED: It does the same work as a supercomputer and mainframe computer at a lower speed. It is also a multiprocessing system and it can support 4-200 users simultaneously.

USAGE; They are used as network servers and internet servers with the help of multiple terminals. They are used in universities, polytechnics, and organizations like banks, and internet service companies. Minicomputers are easier to use.

 

MICRO COMPUTER

SIZE: They are the smallest and least expensive of all computers.

SPEED: They possess the smallest memory and less power. These computers permit only fewer peripherals to be attached as they are relatively.... View More

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