2. Based on Size and speed super computer Supercomputer is a broad term for one of the fastest computers currently available in the world. It are very expensive and employed for specialize applications that require immense amounts of mathematical calculations (number crunching). Eg. weather forecasting, scientific design , and analysis of geographical data, satellite communication etc. mainframe computer mainframe was a term originally referring to the cabinet containing the central processor unit or "main frame" of a room-filling stone Age batch machine. The mainframe is a very large and expensive computer capable of supporting hundreds, or even thousands of users simultaneously. The mainframe uses its power to execute many programs concurrently. MiniComputer It is a midsize computer. In the past decade, the large Minicomputers and small mainframe has considered same, however as the distinction between small minicomputers and workstations. A minicomputer is a multiprocessi...
2. Based on Size and speed super computer Supercomputer is a broad term for one of the fastest computers currently available in the world. It are very expensive and employed for specialize applications that require immense amounts of mathematical calculations (number crunching). Eg. weather forecasting, scientific design , and analysis of geographical data, satellite communication etc. mainframe computer mainframe was a term originally referring to the cabinet containing the central processor unit or "main frame" of a room-filling stone Age batch machine. The mainframe is a very large and expensive computer capable of supporting hundreds, or even thousands of users simultaneously. The mainframe uses its power to execute many programs concurrently. MiniComputer It is a midsize computer. In the past decade, the large Minicomputers and small mainframe has considered same, however as the distinction between small minicomputers and workstations. A minicomputer is a multiprocessi...