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Microcomputer vs Macrocomputer - What's the difference?

microcomputer | macrocomputer |

As nouns the difference between microcomputer and macrocomputer

is that microcomputer is a computer designed around a microprocessor, smaller than a minicomputer or a mainframe while macrocomputer is a mainframe, as opposed to a microcomputer.

microcomputer

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (computer hardware) A computer designed around a microprocessor, smaller than a minicomputer or a mainframe.
  • * 1956 , Isaac Asimov, Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction , v 11, July 7, New York: Fantasy House, p 9:
    • In recent years, it had become the hallmark of the scientist, much as the stethoscope was that of the physician and the microcomputer that of the statistician.
  • * 1985 , Micro Communications
    • The operation has installed nine Cygnet CoSystems, computerphones that send memos, letters, and even whole files from one microcomputer to another.

    Synonyms

    * PC * personal computer

    macrocomputer

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (computing) A mainframe, as opposed to a microcomputer.