Here are some of the computer generation years and their notable characters:

1. First Generation (1940s-1950s): The first generation of computers used vacuum

tubes and magnetic drums for memory. Some notable characters from this era include
the Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC) and the UNIVAC I.

2. Second Generation (1950s-1960s): The second generation of computers used

transistors instead of vacuum tubes, which made them smaller, faster, and more
reliable. Some notable characters from this era include the IBM 7090 and the DEC PDP-
8.

3. Third Generation (1960s-1970s): The third generation of computers used integrated

circuits, which allowed for even smaller and more powerful computers. Some notable
characters from this era include the IBM System/360 and the DEC VAX.

4. Fourth Generation (1970s-1980s): The fourth generation of computers used

microprocessors, which allowed for the creation of personal computers. Some notable
characters from this era include the Apple II and the IBM PC.

5. Fifth Generation (1980s-1990s): The fifth generation of computers focused on

artificial intelligence and used advanced technologies such as parallel processing and
expert systems. Some notable characters from this era include the Connection Machine
and the IBM Deep Blue.

6. Sixth Generation (1990s-2000s): The sixth generation of computers focused on

multimedia and the Internet. Some notable characters from this era include the Apple
iMac and the Sony PlayStation.
7. Seventh Generation (2000s-2010s): The seventh generation of computers focused on
high-definition graphics and advanced online connectivity. Some notable characters
from this era include the Microsoft Xbox 360 and the Nintendo Wii.

8. Eighth Generation (2010s-2020s): The eighth generation of computers continued to

focus on high-definition graphics and online connectivity, with an emphasis on virtual
and augmented reality. Some notable characters from this era include the Sony
PlayStation 4 and the Microsoft Xbox One.

Note that these are just some examples of notable characters from each era, and there
were many other significant computers and technologies developed during these
periods.