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| supercomputer | the fastest type of computer currently available,it is very expensive and primarily used for "number-crunching" |
| mainframe | a large computer system capable of quickly processing enormous quantities of data |
| minicomputer | a computer with many of the capabilities of a mainframe, but runs slower,has less memory, and costs somewhat less |
| microcomputer | a small, realatively inexpensive computer, usually designed to be used by one person at a time |
| binary code | a sequence of 1's and 0's that is used to give instructions to computers. |
| microprocessor | the "brain" of a computer on a single chip |
| notebook computer | a portable computer designed to fit into a briefcase and generally weighing unde 10 pounds |
| subnotebook computer | similar to a notebook computer but smaller;it usually weighs under five pounds |
| personal digital assistant | pda |
| workstation | a powerful,relatively expensive microcomputewr,often used by engineers and technical illustrators. |
| embedded system | a microprcessor that is built into a piece of electronic equipment, such as a vcr or automobile. |
