Question

Give the difference between First generation and second generation computer?​

Answer 1

The major difference between First Generation and Second Generation Computers is that in First Generation computers Vacuum tubes were used as an internal component and they were very huge in size while in Second Generation Computers Transistors were used as an internal component as they were smaller than first- ...

Answer 2

 

First Generation

                                                                                             Second Generation

1. Vacuum tubes were used as internal components. Transistors were used as internal component.

2. The sizes of computer were very huge called mainframes. The sizes of computer were smaller than first generation & were called as mini computer.

3. They were low speed computer They were 10 times faster than first generation computer.

4. Main memory was in the form of magnetic drum. Main memory was in the form RAM and ROM.

5. Punched card and magnetic tape was used. Magnetic tape was used.

6. Machine language was used. Assembly language was used.