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ALSO CALLED:
Apple II,
Macintosh II,
AT Computers,
Macintosh IIcx,
Desktop Computers,
Multimedia Personal Computers,
Desktops,
Microcomputers,
PC,
Home Computers,
XT Computers,
LISA
DEFINITION: A microcomputer is a complete computer on a smaller scale and is generally a synonym for the more common term, personal computer or PC, a computer designed for an individual. A microcomputer contains a microprocessor (a central processing unit on a microchip), memory in the form of read-only memory and random access memory, I/O ports and a bus or system of interconnecting wires, housed in a unit
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PERSONAL COMPUTERS DEFINITION (continued): … that is usually called a motherboard.In an ascending hierarchy of general computer sizes, we find:An embedded systems programming computer, which is embedded in something and doesn't support direct human interaction but nevertheless meets all the other criteria of a microcomputerMicrocomputerworkstation, as used to mean a more powerful personal computer for special applicationsminicomputer, now restyled a "mid-range server" mainframe or mainframe computer, which is now usually referred to by its manufacturers as a "large server"Supercomputer, formerly almost a synonym for "Cray supercomputer" … Personal Computers definition sponsored by WhatIs.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary
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