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The Generation of Computers

The document outlines the evolution of computer generations from 1940 to the present. It describes five generations, starting with vacuum tubes, transitioning to transistors, integrated circuits, microprocessors, and finally to modern computers utilizing artificial intelligence and virtual reality. Each generation marks significant technological advancements that improved speed and capabilities.

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The Generation of Computers

The document outlines the evolution of computer generations from 1940 to the present. It describes five generations, starting with vacuum tubes, transitioning to transistors, integrated circuits, microprocessors, and finally to modern computers utilizing artificial intelligence and virtual reality. Each generation marks significant technological advancements that improved speed and capabilities.

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1 FIRST GENARATION

1940-1956
These early computers used
vacuum tubes as circuitry and
magnetic drums for memory.

SECOND
GENORATION 1956-1963 2

The Second Generation of computers


replaced vacuum tubes with transistors
which made computers a lot faster.

THIRD
3
GENERATION 1964-1971
The third generation of computers
used Integrated Circuits (IC)
instead of transistor technology.

FOURTH
GENERATION 1972-2010 4

The fourth generation computers


were developed by using
microprocessor technology.

5 Fifth Generation 2010-PRESENT


Fifth Generation computers are those
currently being made, they involve
technologies such as Artificial
intelligence and Virtual reality.

Done By: Kristof Chambers

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