In the emerging economy there is a new infrastructure, based on the internet, that is causing us to scrutinies most of our assumptions about the business. As a skin of networks - growing in ubiquity, robustness, bandwidth, and function - covers the skin of the planet, new models of how wealth is created are emerging.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Minicomputers and Mainframe Computers

Minicomputers and Mainframe Computers
Minicomputers
Minicomputers are most powerful than microcomputers in terms of multiples user environments.

In other words, a minicomputer can be used by many operators simultaneously.

Many businesses and other organizations use minicomputers for their information processing requirements.

The most powerful minicomputers are called super minicomputers.

Mainframe Computers
Mainframe computers are large computer systems that can handled hundreds of users, store large amounts of data, and process transactions at a high speed.

Mainframe computers use a very sophisticated computer operating systems to manage and control the whole system.

Mainframes usually require a specialized environment including air conditioning and raised flooring at allows computer cables to be installed underneath.

The price ranges for mainframes from several hundred thousands to several million dollars.

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