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some have been big, some have been small. what makes a supercomputer super is not size, but performance compared to other computers of its time.
In fact some of the highest performance supercomputers have been among the smallest sized computers ever built. Seymour Cray's last supercomputer before he died was only the size of a two drawer file cabinet. Smaller than any he had built before (and no microprocessors involved, it was still a third generation computer).
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What are the classification of computer by degree of versatility?
it is the combination of your head
What is the Cray Computer?
The Cray Computer is a line of supercomputers developed by Cray Inc., founded by Seymour Cray in the 1960s. Known for their high performance and innovative designs, Cray supercomputers have been used for complex computations in fields such as climate modeling, scientific research, and simulations. The Cray-1, introduced in 1976, was one of the first commercially successful supercomputers and is famous for its distinctive C-shape and vector processing capabilities. Over the years, Cray has continued to evolve its technology, producing advanced systems that push the boundaries of computational power.
When was super computer invented?
Supercomputers were introduced in the 1960s and were designed primarily by Seymour Cray at Control Data Corporation (CDC), and later at Cray Research
What is the name of a type of powerful computer?
aaah! that sexy alienware one. its like... $4,000 or something
Which generation computer is a supercomputer?
There have been supercomputers in all generations of computers. As the definition of supercomputer is simply any computer having at least 10 times the performance of currently available high performance computers, the very fastest computers of any generation are supercomputers. It is usually scientific and cryptographic applications that drive the need for supercomputers.Some examples of supercomputers from various computer generations are:IBM NORC, first generationUNIVAC LARC, second generationIBM 7030 Stretch, second generationCDC 6600, second generationCDC 7600, second generationILLIAC IV, third generationCDC Star-100, third generationCray-1, third generationetc.
What computer performs complex calculations?
supercomputers
What is the world's largest computer in the world?
supercomputers
What are computers that are very large and very expensive?
Supercomputers
Are the fastest most powerful computer and the most expensive?
supercomputers
Which computer type was available before 1970?
Supercomputers, Mainframes, and Minicomputers.
What is the largest of the three types of computer systems?
minicomputers, mainframe computers, and supercomputers
What has the author John M Levesque written?
John M. Levesque has written: 'A guidebook to Fortran on supercomputers' -- subject(s): FORTRAN (Computer program language), Programming, Supercomputers
Who owns super computer?
Supercomputers are typically owned by a variety of entities, including government agencies, research institutions, universities, and large corporations. These entities invest in supercomputers to perform complex calculations and simulations for scientific research, weather forecasting, and data analysis. Notable examples include the U.S. Department of Energy, which operates several supercomputers, and companies like IBM and NVIDIA that develop and sell supercomputing technology.
How do you solve very large prime number?
Using supercomputers and very clever programming.
How Google can work when a large number of request come on Google?
Google has supercomputers that are able to do this job.
What are the components used in supercomputers?
A supercomputer uses the same components as a home computer, simply uses more of them.
Which type of computer is used to operate large corporate systems and databases?
Typically a Mainframe, or smaller Server. Sometimes Supercomputers are utilized, but very rarely for simple data storage and retreival.
