| A | B |
|---|
| supercomputer | fastest comp. available, primarily used in number- crunching |
| mainframe | large comp. system capable of quickly processing data |
| mini comp. | many of the capabilities of mainframe but slower,less memory, cost less |
| microcomp. | small,relativey inexpensive comp., designed to be used by one person @ a time |
| binary code | sequence of 1's & 0's, that is used to give instructions to comp. |
| microprocessor | the "brain" of the comp. on a single chip |
| notebook comp. | portable comp. designed to fit into a breifcase |
| subnotebook comp. | smaller then a notebook comp.; weighs under 5 pounds |
| personal digital assistant | comp. that fits in palm of hand(portable). used to give instructions and choose from lists of options |
| workstation | pwerful, relatively expensive microcomp. often used by engineers. |
| embedded system | microprocessor that5 is built into a piece of electronic equipment, such as a VCR. |
