10. Classification of Computers
A. Classification
According to Purpose
a. General Purpose
Computers- are
computers that
can perform
a variety of
task.
11. Classification of
Computers
A. Classification According to Purpose
b. Special – Purpose Computers – are computers
that are designed to perform a
single or specific task.
12. Classification of
Computers
B. Classification According to Types of Processing
a. Analog Computers- are machines that represent
variables or quantities using physical analogies.
b. Digital Computers – are machines that specialized in
counting. Digital refers to the process in computers that
manipulate binary numbers (0s) or (1 s).
Hybrid Computers -are machines that combine the
measuring capabilities of analog and the
counting capabilities of digital computers.
13. Classification of
Computers
C. Classification According to Capacity
1. Microcomputers- are called personal computers(PC).
- are the smallest and least expensive
category of general – purpose computers.
Three classifications:
1. Desktops PCs
2. Laptop and notebook computers
3.Palmtop computers
14. Classification of Computers
C. Classification According to Capacity
2. Workstations -are similar to PCS. but having greater
memory and more extensive mathematical abilities.
- connected to other workstations or personal
computers to exchange data.
b. Minicomputers – called as midrange.
- are small, inexpensive and compact computers that
perform the same functions as mainframe computers
,but to a limited extent.
-used in process control, scientific and engineering
applications.
15. Classification of Computers
C. Classification According to Capacity
4. Mainframe computers –have memory, speed and
capabilities than minicomputers and are usually
shared by multiple users through series of
interconnected computers.
5. Supercomputer – are the most powerful computers
in terms of processing power thus considered as
the fastest computers.
- can process complex and time consuming
calculations such as weather predictions.
