The Introduction of the Minicomputer

question 79

Multiple Choice

The introduction of the minicomputer

• A) allowed computers to be customized to the specific needs of departments or business units.
• B) enabled decentralized computing.
• C) offered new, powerful machines at lower prices than mainframes.
• D) all of the above.

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