Question

Give some example of fifth generation computer?

Answer 1

Unlike all other generation computers, present generation of computers is characterized by the use of the technique used to reduce complex programming. This technique is known as Artificial Intelligence.

⇒ Characteristics of fifth generation (1989 - present) of computers :

• Portable and more powerful computers.

• Cheaper.

• Reliable.

• Easier to produce commercially.

• Easier to use desktop machines.

• Very powerful mainframes.

• Very high uptime due to hot - pluggable components.

• General purpose machines.

⇒ Examples of fifth generation of computers :

• IBM notebooks.

• Pentium PCs.

• SUN Workstations.

• IBM SP/2

• SGI Origin 2000.

• PARAM supercomputers.