Computers of the Realm...
We will discuss how computers really work later, but for now think of them as having many forms
- Embedded -- processor, ROM, channels to sensor/actuators; m-wave oven
- PDA -- processor, RAM, LCD; mobility
- Laptop -- processor, RAM, floppy, hard disk, LCD; portability
- Desk Top -- processor, RAM, floppy, hard disk, CD, monitor; educational and office work
- Server -- processors (4-32), RAM, many hard disks, CD; services
- Supercomputer -- processors (16-1K), RAM, hard disks; big science