This document discusses different types of computers including minicomputers and supercomputers. Minicomputers are smaller than mainframes in size and capabilities like speed and storage. They are versatile and used by companies for tasks like inventory management. Supercomputers are the largest and most powerful computers, able to process vast amounts of data at very high speeds. They are used for demanding applications in fields like weather forecasting, aircraft design, and nuclear research. The document also notes future trends like web-based applications and application service providers that could simplify computing.

1. Minicomputers &
supercomputers
Presented by:
Abraham Fernández E.

2. WHAT IS COMPUTER?
A computer is a devices
that takes in data, processes
it according to a program
and than outputs the
processes data in some
form. There is an increasing
variety of computers of
different sizes and designed
for different purposes. One of
the most important
considerations when buying
What is
Computer?
Types of
Computer
Minicomputers
Super
Computers
A Look to the
Future

3. TYPES OF COMPUTER
Supercomputers
Mainframe computers
Minicomputers
Microcomputers
What is
Computer?
Types of
Computer
Minicomputers
Super
Computers
A Look to the
Future

4. MINICOMPU
What is TERS
Computer?
Types of
Computer
Minicomputers
Super
Computers
A Look to the
Future

5. MINICOMPU
What is TERS
Computer?
Types of
Computer
Minicomputers are really
cut-down mainframes and are
no longer very common.The
most common type of computer
is the minicomputer. A mini
computer has different uses
among them being scientific
calculations, business transaction
processing and data base
management. They are smaller
in size than a normal laptop
and are usually used when on
the go or from anywhere, which
Minicomputers
Super
Computers
A Look to the
Future

6. MINICOMPU
What is TERS
Computer?
Types of
Computer
Mini computers are smaller than
mainframes, both in size and other
facilities such as speed, storage
capacity and other services. They
are versatile that they can be fitted
where ever they are needed. Their
speeds are rated between one and
fifty million instructions per second
(MIPS). They have primary storage
in hundred to three hundred
megabytes range with direct access
storage device.
Minicomputers
Super
Computers
A Look to the
Future

7. 1-7 MINICOMPU
TERS
 Application Areas
 -Primarily used by sub-departments
of companies to
offload the company
mainframe’s work.
 e.g. an inventory department
might use a mini to provide
better control of stock and to
make predictions about future
needs.
What is
Computer?
Types of
Computer
Minicomputers
Super
Computers
A Look to the
Future

8. Super
What is Computers
Computer?
Types of
Computer
Minicomputers
Super
Computers
A Look to the
Future

9. Super
What is Computers
Computer?
Types of
Computer
Large scientific and research
laboratories as well as the
government organizations have
extra ordinary demand for
processing data which required
tremendous processing speed,
memory and other services which
may not be provided with any
other category to meet their
needs. Therefore very large
computers used are called Super
Computers. These computers are
extremely expensive and the
Minicomputers
Super
Computers
A Look to the
Future

10. 1-10
Super
Computers  Most superior on all levels
 Fastest
 Capable of processing at 120-200
MIPS (Millions of Instructions Per
Second)/ expected to keep
increasing
 Most Spacious for Data storage
 Capable of saving data in trillion of
bytes (up to 30 TB).
 Most costly
 Prices begin at about $4 million.
 Largest
What is
Computer?
Types of
Computer
Minicomputers
Super
Computers
A Look to the
Future

11. Application Areas
 Primarily used for very
demanding applications, where
huge amount of data input is
involved.
 Number Crunching
 Weather Forecasting
 Aircraft design
 Nuclear Research
 Seismic Analysis
 Space Program
What is
Computer?
Types of
Computer
Minicomputers
Super
Computers
A Look to the
Future

12. 1-12 A LOOK TO THE
FUTURE
 Web-based application software
helps ease maintenance
Use of the Web to connect to
an application service provider
No programs to install
 Allow for a simpler
and cheaper computing
system
What is
Computer?
Types of
Computer
Minicomputers
Super
Computers
A Look to the
Future
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What is
Computer?
Types of
Computer
Minicomputers
Super
Computers
A Look to the
Future