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                       How to Make Minicomputer Using


                                                  Raspberry?




                                                 By Kinslin Jebakumara




                                                                 1.  Introduction:

                                                                 A  minicomputer  is  a  type  of
                                                                 computer that possesses most of the
                                                                 features  and  capabilities  of  a  large
                                                                 computer  but  is  smaller  in  physical
                                                                 size.  A  minicomputer  fills  the  space
                                                                 between      the     mainframe      and
                                                                 microcomputer,  and  is  smaller  than
                                                                 the former but  larger than the latter.
                                                                 Minicomputers  are  mainly  used  as
                                                                 small  or  mid-range  servers  operating
                                                                 business  and  scientific  applications.
                                                                 However,  the  use  of  the  term
                                                                 minicomputer has diminished and has
                                                                 merged  with  servers.  Minicomputers
                    SYNOPSIS:                                    emerged  in  the  mid-1960s  and  were

                    Introduction                                 first  developed  by  IBM  Corporation.
                    Objective                                    They  were  primarily  designed  for
                    Methodology                                  business applications and services that
                    Hardware Requirements                        require     the    performance      and
                    Conclusion                                   efficiency of mainframe computers.

                                                                 Minicomputers  are  generally  used  as
                                                                 mid-range  servers,  where  they  can


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