Definitions of digital computer
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a computer that represents information by numerical (binary) digits
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bbs, bulletin board, bulletin board system, electronic bulletin board
a computer that is running software that allows users to leave messages and access information of general interest
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file server
(computer science) a digital computer that provides workstations on a network with controlled access to shared resources
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mainframe, mainframe computer
a large digital computer serving 100-400 users and occupying a special air-conditioned room
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minicomputer
a digital computer of medium size
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multiprocessor
a computer that uses two or more processing units under integrated control
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PC, microcomputer, personal computer
a small digital computer based on a microprocessor and designed to be used by one person at a time
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von Neumann machine
any digital computer incorporating the ideas of stored programs and serial counters that were proposed in 1946 by von Neumann and his colleagues
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workstation
a desktop digital computer that is conventionally considered to be more powerful than a microcomputer
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dedicated file server
(computer science) a file server that can be used only as a file server
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desktop computer
a personal computer small enough to fit conveniently in an individual workspace
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non-dedicated file server
(computer science) a file server that can be used simultaneously as a workstation
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portable computer
a personal computer that can easily be carried by hand
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supercomputer
a mainframe computer that is one of the most powerful available at a given time
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type of:
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computer, computing device, computing machine, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system
a machine for performing calculations automatically
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