minicomputers

The name minicomputers used to define the class of computers that lies between personal computers and mainframes

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Data General's MV/8000 and its successors became one of the most popular so-called minicomputers of the 1980s, widely used in industry.

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In the 1960s and 1970s, DEC played a central role in creating the market for "minicomputers," powerful, refrigerator-sized machines that appealed to scientists, engineers and other number crunchers who did not need the bigger, multimillion-dollar mainframes used by big corporations.

Kenneth Olsen, pioneering founder of computer company, dies at 84 Joelle Tessler 2011

In the 1960s and 1970s, DEC played a central role in creating the market for "minicomputers," powerful, refrigerator-sized machines that appealed to scientists, engineers and other number crunchers who did not need the bigger, multimillion-dollar mainframes used by big corporations.

Kenneth Olsen, pioneering founder of computer company, dies at 84 Joelle Tessler 2011

In the 1960s and 1970s, DEC played a central role in creating the market for "minicomputers," powerful, refrigerator-sized machines that appealed to scientists, engineers and other number crunchers who did not need the bigger, multimillion-dollar mainframes used by big corporations.

Kenneth Olsen, pioneering founder of computer company, dies at 84 Joelle Tessler 2011

It wasn't too long ago when "minicomputers" were the size of a refrigerator and had all the processing power of today's digital watches.

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Substantial cost and efficiency savings could be gained by moving the FFS software to smaller computer platforms, such as minicomputers which currently operate in many of the seven participating bureaus.

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DOI should develop and implement a strategic plan for making the FFS readily available to field users through alternative system environments such as minicomputers and local area networks.

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In the 1960s, Digital built small, powerful and elegantly designed "minicomputers," which formed the basis of a lucrative new segment of the computer marketplace.

NYT > Home Page By GLENN RIFKIN 2011

In the 1960s, Digital built small, powerful and elegantly designed "minicomputers," which formed the basis of a lucrative new segment of the computer marketplace.

NYT > Home Page By GLENN RIFKIN 2011