Computer Generation
Q. Mention the
characteristics of all Computer Generation.
Computer generations:
Five computer generations are as
follows:
|
Generation
|
Time
|
|
First
|
From 1942 to 1955.
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|
Second
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From 1955 to 1964.
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Third
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From 1964 to 1975.
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Fourth
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From 1975 to 1989.
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Fifth
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From 1989 to Present.
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Characteristics of First
generation Computers:
Major Characteristics of this
computer are given below:
1.
They were the fastest
calculating devise of their time.
2.
They were too bulky in
size.
3.
They were highly
unreliable.
4.
They had limited to
commercial use.
5.
Commercial production of
these computers was difficult and costly.
6.
They were difficult to use.
Characteristics of Second
Generation Computers:
Major Characteristics of this
computer are given below:
1. They were faster than first generation computers.
2. They were smaller than first generation computers.
3. They were more reliable and easier to program than previous
generation systems.
4. They were less expensive to produce.
5. Commercial productions of these computers were still difficult
and costly.
Characteristics of Third
Generation Computers:
Major Characteristics of this
computer are given below:
1. They were faster than previous generation computers.
2. They were smaller than previous generation computers.
3. They were more reliable and easier to use.
4. They were easier and cheaper to produce commercially.
5. They were easier to upgrade than previous generation systems.
6. They were easier to produce commercially.
Characteristics of Fourth
Generation Computers:
Major Characteristics of this
computer are given below:
1. They were small and reliable.
2. They were easy to use PCs.
3. They were more powerful and reliable mainframe systems.
4. They were totally general purpose machines.
5. They were easier to produce commercially.
Characteristics of Fourth
Generation Computers:
Major Characteristics of this
computer are given below:
1. These computers are portable.
2. They are more powerful and cheaper.
3. They are easier to use desktop machines.
4. They have very powerful mainframe systems.
5. They are easier to produce commercially.
6. These are more developed from all computers off different
Generations.
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