Name any FOUR classes of computers based on size and complexity.

Name any FOUR classes of computers based on size and complexity.

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- Supercomputers.
- Mainframe computers.
- Minicomputers.
- Microcomputers.
- Portable computers

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sharon kalunda answered the question on April 16, 2019 at 09:47

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