Question

Name five generation of computers and write the technology used in these generations.

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Answer 1

1. First Generation

The period of first generation: 1946-1959. Vacuum tube based.

2.Second Generation

The period of second generation: 1959-1965. Transistor based.

3 .Third Generation

The period of third generation: 1965-1971. Integrated Circuit based.

4.Fourth Generation

The period of fourth generation: 1971-1980. VLSI microprocessor based.

5.Fifth Generation

The period of fifth generation: 1980-onwards. ULSI microprocessor based.