mainframe and microcomputer

Mainframe

• Large expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users.
• Used to store ,manage ,and process large amounts of data that need to be reliable, secure, and centralized.
• Processor speed  40—4,550 Midas
• Amount of ram 256—1,024MB
• Can support lakhs of users concurrently
• Advantages & disadvantage of mini frame computer a mini frame computer is a scaled up version of a regular computer with increased performance and processing power they are

Usually very large and serve many simultaneously being.

Microcomputer

• A microcomputer that fit on a desk and runs on power from an electrical wall outlet.

             Has separate components {keyboard, mouse, etc.] That are each plugged into the computer.

• A small computer that contains a microprocessor
• Advantages -small size, low cost, portability.
• Disadvantage -Low processing speed