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Generations of Computers

The document outlines the evolution of computers, categorizing their development into five generations from the 1940s to the present. Each generation is characterized by significant technological advancements, starting with vacuum tubes in the first generation and progressing to microprocessors and supercomputers in the later generations. Notable examples from each generation include ENIAC, IBM 1401, and IBM Watson.

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Generations of Computers

The document outlines the evolution of computers, categorizing their development into five generations from the 1940s to the present. Each generation is characterized by significant technological advancements, starting with vacuum tubes in the first generation and progressing to microprocessors and supercomputers in the later generations. Notable examples from each generation include ENIAC, IBM 1401, and IBM Watson.

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GENERATION OF COMPUTERS

-BY ANISH NISHAD


INTRODUCTION

A computer is an electronic device that manipulates
information or data. It can store, retrieve, and process data.
Nowadays, a computer can be used to type documents, send
an email, play games, and browse the Web. It can also be
used to edit or create spreadsheets, presentations, and even
videos. But the evolution of this complex system started
around 1940 with the First Generation of computers and
evolving ever since.
 Computers have evolved significantly over the years, and the
history of computers is often divided into generations based
on the technology used. Here are the five generations of
computers:
FIRST GENERATION
(1940s-1950s)
First Generation (1940s-1950s)
•The earliest computers used
vacuum tubes for circuitry and
magnetic drums for memory.
These machines were enormous,
consumed vast amounts of power,
and were prone to frequent
malfunctions. One of the most
notable computers from this era was
the ENIAC (Electronic Numerical
Integrator and Computer).
•Example-
•ENIAC
•UNIVAC
•IBM 701
SECOND GENERATION OF COMPUTER(1950S-
1960S
 Second generation of
computers were introduced
during the late 1950s and
1960s after technological
advancement. These
computers used transistors
and magnetic core instead
of vacuum tubes, as it was
more affordable, small in
size, reliable and durable.5
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 EXAMPLE-
 IBM 1401
 IBM 7090
 CDC 1604
THIRD GENERATIOM OF COMPUTER
(1960s-1970s)
The period of third
generation was
from 1965-1971. The
computers of third
generation used
Integrated Circuits (ICs)
in place of transistors. A
single IC has many
transistors, resistors, and
capacitors along with the
associated circuitry. The
IC was invented by Jack
Kilby.
EXAMPLE-
IBM system
UNIVAC 1108
CDC 6600
FOURTH GENERATION OF
COMPUTER(1970S-
1990S)
 The fourth generation of
computers began in the early
1970s and continued into the
1990s. This generation is
characterized by the use of
microprocessors, which
significantly improved
processing power and
efficiency. Here are some key
features and advancements
of the fourth generation of
computers:

 EXAMPLE-
 Commodore 64
 IBM Personal computer
 Apple macintosh
FIFTH GENERATION OF COMPUTER
(1990s-TILL NOW)
 The Fifth Generation
computers are defined as
the computers which will be
used predominantly in 1990s.
Supercomputers will be used
in scientific and engineering
calculations and simulations.
Database machines and
present mainframe
computers will be networked
in order to organise
worldwide information
systems.

 EXAMPLE-
 IBM Watson
 IBM Blue Gene

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