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Basics ... Comp Gen Third Gen

The third generation of computers, from 1965 to 1971, utilized Integrated Circuits (ICs) instead of transistors, leading to smaller, more reliable, and efficient machines. This era introduced features such as remote processing, time-sharing, and multiprogramming operating systems, along with the use of high-level programming languages like FORTRAN and COBOL. Notable computers from this generation include the IBM-360 series and PDP.

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Basics ... Comp Gen Third Gen

The third generation of computers, from 1965 to 1971, utilized Integrated Circuits (ICs) instead of transistors, leading to smaller, more reliable, and efficient machines. This era introduced features such as remote processing, time-sharing, and multiprogramming operating systems, along with the use of high-level programming languages like FORTRAN and COBOL. Notable computers from this generation include the IBM-360 series and PDP.

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Computer - Third Generation

The period of third generation was from 1965-


1971. The computers of third generation used
Integrated Circuits (ICs) in place of transistors. A
single IC has many transistors, resistors, and
capacitors along with the associated circuitry.
The IC was invented by Jack Kilby. This
development made computers smaller in size,
reliable, and efficient. In this generation remote
processing, time-sharing, multiprogramming
operating system were used. High-level
languages (FORTRAN-II TO IV, COBOL, PASCAL
PL/1, BASIC, ALGOL-68 etc.) were used during
this generation.

The main features of third generation are −


IC used
More reliable in comparison to previous
two generations
Smaller size
Generated less heat
Faster
Lesser maintenance
Costly
AC required
Consumed lesser electricity
Supported high-level language
Some computers of this generation were −
IBM-360 series
Honeywell-6000 series
PDP (Personal Data Processor)
IBM-370/168
TDC-316

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