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| super computer | the fastest type of computer available |
| mainframe | a large computer system capable of processing enormouse quantities of data |
| minicomputer | a computer with many of the capable of a mainframe, but runs slower, has less memory,and cost somewhat less |
| microcomputer | a small, relatively inexpensive copmuter, usually designed to be used by one personat a time |
| binary codes | a sequence of 1s and 0s that is to give in structions to computers. |
| microprocessor | the "brain" of a computer on a single chip |
| notebook computer | a portable computer designed to fit a briefcase and generally weighing under 10 pounds |
| subnotebook computer | similar to a notebook computer but smaller it usually weighs under five piounds |
| personal digital asistance | a small portable computer that fits intoi the palm of your hand. |
| workstation | a powerful, realatively expensive microcomputer, often used by engineers and technical illustrators |
| embedded system | a microcomputer that is built into a piece electronic equipment such as a vcr |
