Highlight the factors that make workstation more advanced than a typical PC.

Highlight the factors that make workstation more advanced than a typical PC.

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i). It is larger & more powerful than a PC. E.g., workstations use 32-bit
microprocessors, while PCs use 16-bit microprocessors.
ii). It has in-built capabilities for its interconnection & operation with other computers,
i.e., it is fully connected to a computer network as any other computer on the
network in its own right.
iii). It has high resolution graphics.
iv). It has a Multi-tasking operating system, i.e. it is able to run multiple applications at
the same time.

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sharon kalunda answered the question on April 16, 2019 at 09:23

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