Therefore, there are questions that need to be addressed, such as, what does the phrase "scalability" imply in the context of computers, and what are the particular implications of that term?

In what ways did the Von Neumann architecture pave the way for the idea of "Universal (General) Machines?"

Our research has led us to the conclusion that Flynn's taxonomy may need an extra level of categorization, and we have come to this conclusion as a consequence of our analysis. What aspects of modern computers differentiate them from their forebears and offer them a competitive edge in the market over machines that were developed in the past?

Within the context of the von Neumann paradigm, please explain the function of the a) processor unit and b) programmer counter.