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First Generation Computers: Vacuum Tubes by Danica Joy Barona Nanit is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document summarizes the five generations of computers: 1) First generation used vacuum tubes for circuitry and magnetic drums for memory. They were large, expensive to run, and prone to breakdowns. 2) Second generation replaced vacuum tubes with transistors, making computers smaller, faster, cheaper to operate, and generating less heat. Programs were written in symbolic assembly languages. 3) Third generation saw the development of integrated circuits, further improving speed and efficiency. Users i
- Author
- Danica Joy Barona Nanit
- Language
- EN