different write features and disadvantages of first generation computer ?
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Answer:
Disadvantages:-
The computers were very larger in size.
They consumed a large amount of energy.
They heated very soon due to thousands of vacuum tubes.
They were not very reliable.
Air conditioning is required.
Constant maintenance was required.
Not-portable.
Costly commercial production.
Characteristics of First Generation of Computers:-
Use of vacuum tubes to make circuits.
Use of magnetic drums.
Use of machine language and symbols in instructions.
Very small amount of storage space.
Use of punch cards as I/O devices.
Huge in size and poor in mobility.
Very slow and less reliable output.
Use of high electricity.
Answer:
Advantage of first computer generation :
1. Vacuum were only electronic component available during those days.
2. These computer could calculate data in mile second .
Disadvantage of first computer generation :
1. These computer are very large in size .
- 2. Used punch cards for input .