CRUTO, KENT ALEXIS BSCRIM-2E 4-4-2024

HISTORY OF COMPUTER

1st Generation (1940s-1950s): The first generation of computers used

vacuum tubes for processing and magnetic drums for memory storage.
They were very large and expensive machines that were primarily used for
scientific and military purposes.

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

transistors instead of vacuum tubes, which made them smaller, faster, and
more reliable. They also used magnetic core memory for storage. These
computers were still primarily used for scientific and military purposes.

3rd Generation (1960s-1970s): The third generation of computers used

integrated circuits (ICs) to further improve speed and reliability. These
computers were smaller, faster, and more powerful than previous
generations, and they were used for a wider range of applications,
including business and personal use.

4th Generation (1970s-1980s): The fourth generation of computers saw

the development of microprocessors, which allowed for even smaller and
more powerful machines. These computers were the first to be used in
homes and businesses on a large scale, leading to the rise of the personal
computer.

5th Generation (1980s-present): The fifth generation of computers is

characterized by the use of parallel processing, artificial intelligence, and
other advanced technologies. These computers are even smaller, faster,
and more powerful than previous generations, and they are used in a wide
range of applications, from smartphones and tablets to supercomputers.