minicomputer Last modified: Monday, October 14, 2002
A midsized computer. In size and power, minicomputers lie between workstations and mainframes. In the past decade, the distinction between large minicomputers and small mainframes has blurred, however, as has the distinction between small minicomputers and workstations. But in general, a minicomputer is a multiprocessing system capable of supporting from 4 to about 200 users simultaneously. Sponsored listings GlobalSpec.com: Minicomputers - Provides database of suppliers for minicomputers. Includes catalogs, technical information, and supplier contact information.

Related Terms

AS/400 computer legacy application mainframe microcomputer multi-user VAX workstation

minicomputer Products : Top Store Offers: eBay  131.11Stay productive by running full-screen mainframe, minicomputer, and specialized system applications on your PC. With support for 36 different terminal... eCOST.com  24.99Procomm Plus gives you unsurpassed versatility and reliability for terminal emulation and file transfers. eCOST.com  1279.99Symantec Procomm Plus v.4.8 - Complete Product - 10 User - PC UnbeatableSale, Inc.  208.59procomm plus 4.8 from symantec is the leader in terminal emulation. procomm plus gives you unsurpassed versatility and reliability for terminal emulat... cameraworld.com  143.85ProComm Plus 4.8 from Symantec is the leader in terminal emulation. Procomm Plus gives you unsurpassed versatility and reliability for terminal emulat... Compare all matches: 1 Store Offers