While mainframe computers may be considered outdated, as the processing power of personal computers has increased, consider the following:
On a lighter note, we still need to know what the gazillionth digit of pi is, as well as the next 50 thousand digits after that, don't we?
A Mainframe OR A Super computer
It is I.T. or P.C.
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Mainframe computers are used for bigger and complex environment than mini computer, so many processors are used to increase the efficiency of data processing. It also provides another benifit i.e. a mainframe computer is able to continue to be in service with remaining processors in case one processor is failed.
companies on need a few not thousands
banks and engineering firms
Internetservice providers, Web hosts, you name it
Computers, Which are technically superior to mainframe are called super computers.
short history of mainframe
what is memorey capacity of the mainframe computers
Mainframe computers first used star topology
Mainframe computers are high-speed, multi-purpose machines that cost millions.
IBM
IBM system 3 and AS-400 are some examples of minicomputers.
mini and mainframe computers
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For a mainframe with terminals, data processing takes place on the mainframe computer only as the terminals are 'dumb'. Conversely, in a network of computers, each computer has its own processor.