It is small powerful multiuser system with excellent memory capabilities and processing speed. It is less powerful than a mainframe computer but more powerful than a PC. It is just half of the main frame computer in which approximately 50 terminals can be connected and work at the same time. It is frequently used for middle level organization. because it lies between mainframe and PC, so it is called midrange computer.
Minicomputers, also called mid-range servers, are more powerful computers than micro-computers in terms of processing power and capabilities. Minicomputers are mainly multi-user systems where many users simultaneously work on the systems. Mini computers possess greater storage capacity and larger memories as compared to microcomputers. These are even capable of handling more input-output devices.Examples are: PDP-11, VAX, 7500 MAGNUM etc.
Banks use a wide range of computers to carry out regular, day-to-day operations. There are Mainframe computers, minicomputers, and personal computers. An example of a mainframe computer that a bank would use would be Fujitsu-ICL VME and BS2000 machines. Minicomputers used in banks include the Wang Laboratories 2200 and VS series and Nova from Data General. Personal computers used in banks include tablet PCs, notebooks and laptops, desktop computers, palmtop computers, programmable calculators and personal digital assistants. Sources: http://www.ehow.com/list_7219907_types-computers-used-banks.html
They are called a range or sometimes a block.
The price range for buying computers can range from a couple hundred dollars to thousands of dollars. Most computers bought today fall into the 400-800 dollar range.
A theory. (And sometimes called a law.)
A narrow gap through a mountain range is called a mountain pass. These passes are also sometimes known as gaps, saddles, and cols.
A theory. (And sometimes called a law.)
Originally high quality signal generators and measurement instruments. Then high quality pocket calculators and minicomputers. Now it is mostly cheap computer printers and expensive ink and toner for those printers. They also make PC clone computers.
All the Macintosh range of computers have USB 2 ports.
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Data processing equipment can be categorized into several types, including mainframes, minicomputers, microcomputers (or personal computers), and servers. Mainframes are powerful systems used for large-scale processing and handling vast amounts of data, while minicomputers serve mid-range applications. Microcomputers are commonly used for individual or small business tasks, and servers manage resources and data for multiple users over a network. Additionally, specialized equipment like data storage devices and network hardware also plays a crucial role in data processing.
No. Licensed Unix implementations are a proprietary flexible general purpose operating system originally marketed for minicomputers and mid-range computers to support multiple users and tasks. When Personal Computers became available, versions of Unix were created for them. Unix was also implemented for the IBM mainframe. This is not the same as Linux which is an open source free system with many of the same capabilities and look & feel of unix but without the licensing requirement of unix.