mini versus micro?

[Dwight K. Elvey]

>From: "Vintage Computer Festival" <vcf at siconic.com>
>
>On Tue, 17 May 2005, chris wrote:
>
>> >1. Microcomputer
>> >
>> >A "microcomputer" is defined as a computer having no more than two
>> >microprocessors used for general purpose processing within the computer.
>> >For the purposes of this class, a "microprocessor" is defined as a central
>> >processing unit comprised of not more than 4 individual LSI intgerated
>> >circuit on a single board, with the entire ALU being contained within a
>> >single integrated circuit.
>>
>> Will this definition change when Apple starts selling 4 processor G5
>> towers? Or will those (and 4 processor Pentium workstations), not apply
>> because they are far too new?
>
>Will they still be intended for use by one person?  I don't know why we
>didn't think of it before, but instead of "Microcomputer" it should
>perhaps be "Personal Computer".
>

Hi
 When I was at Intel we worked on MDS800's and Series II's.
These were definitely not personal computers yet they were
clearly micro computers.
 I think like classifying planets and asteroids. There just isn't
a clean line separating the two. Most uP machines of today
far exceed the capabilities of most mini's of the 70's.
 Having multiple processors doesn't pan out.
Dwight