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Is mainframe computer is a multitasking computers?

As with all computers early mainframes did not multitask (early microcomputers did not multitask, early minicomputers did not multitask, early supercomputers did not multitask). Now almost all computers multitask. Multitasking has nothing to do with the size of a computer, it is almost entirely a software feature of the OS running on the computer.


What is the difference between mini and micro computer?

These days? Very little; in the old days a 'mini' was something that fit into 1 room; a mainframe typically occupied several rooms and a PC (micro) was a desktop... Nowadays, my calculator is a micro if you want to use the truest sense of the word. Today's calculators are more powerful than the worlds first Mainframe computers.


What inventions were created in 1982 that are now obsolete?

Computer floppy disks and drives.


What was invented before laptops?

slide rules (linear, circular, cylindrical, etc.)nomographsmechanical desk calculatorsprinted lookup tablesnapier's bonessectorabacus and counting boardsfingersetc.


How were computers 50 years ago to what they are now?

Computers 50 years ago weren't really "computers" as we know them. Mostly anything that used a CPU appeared more mechanical/electrical than a stand alone desktop or personal computer. (Things that used a CPU were machines that didn't look anything like computers) Now just look at your smart phone, or go check out the ipad (apple.com) Computers now give us a better picture of what is, what should have been and what will be.

Related Questions

In many cases a self-concept is based on data which may have been true at one time but are now obsolete?

True


What is the ERA of data processing of Management Information System?

The five eras of Data processing starts with Mainframe computers, personal computers, client server, enterprise and cloud computing. Now the era goes in cloud computing.


Who are the major vendors for mainframe computers?

The major vendors in the market right now are IBM (itself has 90% market share), Groupe Bull, Unisys, HP and Oracle (Sun Microsystems).


What was invented or made in the 1960s that is now obsolete?

== == 8 track cassettes for music, which are now replaced by CD's. Typewriters, replaced by computers. Pagers replaced by cell phones. Records replaced by iPods.


Is mainframe computer is a multitasking computers?

As with all computers early mainframes did not multitask (early microcomputers did not multitask, early minicomputers did not multitask, early supercomputers did not multitask). Now almost all computers multitask. Multitasking has nothing to do with the size of a computer, it is almost entirely a software feature of the OS running on the computer.


True or false The use of networks has increased because more people now use personal computers?

True


Can you have a sentence with the word obsolete?

Inkwells are now obsolete since the ballpoint pen came into widespread use.


Is HTML training considered to be obsolete?

HTML training itself is not considered to be obsolete. However, there are some techniques and programs in past training that are now considered to be obsolete.


What is the difference between mini and micro computer?

These days? Very little; in the old days a 'mini' was something that fit into 1 room; a mainframe typically occupied several rooms and a PC (micro) was a desktop... Nowadays, my calculator is a micro if you want to use the truest sense of the word. Today's calculators are more powerful than the worlds first Mainframe computers.


Why are floppy disks obsolete?

Because..a. floppy drives are no longer installed in computers and.. b. it would take over 500 floppies to equal just one memory stick with 1GB of memory on it. Now you know..


What is a sentence for the word Obsolete?

The computer I bought two years ago is already obsolete. That is an obsolete design and you can't find parts for it any more.


What is a sentence with obsolete?

Maybe this'll work: "Placing your questions in the wrong category is quickly becoming an obsolete idea."