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General purpose computer:These are computers that are designed to solve a wide variety of tasks or problems. They are installed with variety of programs that carry out different tasks.
Special purpose computers:These are computers that designed to carry out only one specific task.They are
specifically designed to solve problem of a restricted nature. For example a computer that acts as a
thermometer,controlling robots,detecting vibrations or earth quakes and manufacturing of products in an industry.
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