what do you understand by computer generations ? also differentiate first generation and second generation
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Explanation:
Generation in computer terminology is a change in technology a computer is/was being used. Initially, the generation term was used to distinguish between varying hardware technologies. Nowadays, generation includes both hardware and software, which together make up an entire computer system.
Answer: 1.In first generation vacuum tubes were used but in second generation transistors were used. 2. First generation computers were large in size whereas second generation computers were large in size (as compare to firstgeneration).
Answer:
Generation in computer terminology is a change in technology a computer is/was being used. Initially, the generation term was used to distinguish between varying hardware technologies. Nowadays, generation includes both hardware and software, which together make up an entire computer system.
Explanation:
First Generation:-
1.Vacuum tubes were used as internal components.
2.The sizes of computer were very huge called mainframes.
3.They were low speed computer
4.Main memory was in the form of magnetic drum.
5.Punched card and magnetic tape was used.
Second Generation:-
1)Transistors were used as internal component.
2)The sizes of computer were smaller than first generation & were called as mini computer.
3)They were 10 times faster than first generation computer.
4) Main memory was in the form RAM and ROM.
5) Magnetic tape was used.