What are the generations of computers? How have computers evolved through each one of them?
Generations of Computers
The generation of computers can be dated back to the 1930s. Before discussing the evolution of computers, we have to remember a great person who made an impact on the world with the invention of the modern computer. He is known as the father of the computer, and he is none other than the respected scientist Charles Babbage. May his soul rest in peace.
Some people consider the abacus as the first version of the computer since it was used to perform simple mathematical problems. The first full-sized digital computer in history was developed in 1944. Called the Mark I, this computer was used only for calculations and weighed five tons. The first generation of computers took place from 1940 to 1956 and was extremely large. The inner workings of the computers at that time were unsophisticated. These early machines required magnetic drums for memory and vacuum tubes that worked as switches and amplifiers. second generation of computing. Although first invented in 1947, transistors weren’t used considerably in computers until the cessation of the 1950s. They were a huge development over the vacuum tube, despite the fact still subjecting computers to destroying different levels of heat. The third generation involves the introduction of Integrated Chips. Fourth generation computers introduced microprocessors which enabled input output rapid input-output functioning. The current generation is included in the fifth generation, and computers are changing day by day with novel inventions.
– Written By Edutuber mallu
