Question

which type of computer has become obsolete in terms of operational principle and which type is mostly in used today ?

Answer 1

According to operational methodology a computer can be classified into three types Analogue computers, Digital computers and Hybrid computers

• Analogue computer is obsolete now a days. It works on continuous variables for the purpose of mathematical computation the result given by them is only approximate. Since they deal with quantities that vary continuously

• A Digital computer works on the principle of binary digit system i.e 0 - 1. It can perform Complex problems and give more accurate and faster results and digital computers are in use in the field of design Research and data processing

• The Hybrid computers are a combination of analogue and digital computers. They are also in use now a days