minicomputer
n.
multiprocessing computer that can serve between 4 and 200 users simultaneously (Computers)
Minicomputer
Minicomputer (colloquially, mini) is a largely obsolete term for a class of multi-user
computers that lies in the middle range of the computing spectrum, in between the largest multi-user systems (
mainframe computers) and the smallest single-user systems (
microcomputers or
personal computers). Formerly this class formed a distinct group with its own hardware and operating systems. While the distinction between mainframe computers and smaller computers remains fairly clear, contemporary middle-range computers are not well differentiated from personal computers, being typically just a more powerful but still compatible version of personal computer. More modern terms for minicomputer-type machines include
midrange systems (
IBM parlance),
workstations (
Sun Microsystems and general
UNIX/
Linux parlance), and
servers.
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minicomputer
Noun
1. a digital computer of medium size
(hypernym) digital computer
Minicomputer (der)
n.
minicomputer, small computer
minicomputer (m)
n.
minicomputer, multiprocessing computer that can serve between 4 and 200 users simultaneously (Computers)