Any Pr1me fans out there?

From: Doug Yowza <yowza_at_yowza.com>
Date: Tue Sep 8 18:03:59 1998

On Tue, 8 Sep 1998, Tony Duell wrote:

> The rule I use is simple :

Oh boy, taxonomy again! OK, here's my stab:

Microprocessor: a single-chip CPU.

Microcomputer: a computer based on a single microprocessor.

Personal computer: an interactive computer small enough to fit on a desk
and inexpensive enough to be owned by a single average person.

Workstation: a computer designed to run Unix with a bitmapped display.

Minicomputer: a timesharing computer that can support fewer than 100
simultaneous users.

Mainframe: a timesharing computer than can support 100 or more users
simultaneously.

Supercomputer: a superscalar computer typically optimized for vector
operations.

and some finer grain classes:

Single-board computer: a computer with CPU, memory, and I/O support on a
single board.

Programmable calculator: a computer without general-purpose alphanumeric
data processing and display facilities.

Embedded computer: a computer that requires cross-development in order to
reprogram.

All-in-one computer: a computer with built-in display, keyboard, and
storage device.

Portable computer: an all-in-one computer designed to be easily
transportable by a single average person.

Laptop computer: a portable computer weighing less than 12 lbs.

Notebook computer: a laptop computer with A4 (8.5x11) dimensions or
smaller.

Handheld computer: a notebook computer weighing less than 2 lbs.

-- Doug
Received on Tue Sep 08 1998 - 18:03:59 BST