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- vacuum tube, first generation - mainframe computers
- transistor, second generation - mainframe computers & early minicomputers
- integrated circuit, third generation - minicomputers
- microprocessor, fourth generation - microcomputers
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Microcomputers were first introduced during the third generation of computers, which occurred in the late 1960s to early 1970s. They were small, affordable, and used microprocessors, making them accessible to individuals and businesses. The microcomputer revolutionized the computing industry and laid the foundation for the personal computer era.
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Is a laptop a minicomputer?
No, laptops and PCs are microcomputers.
Were microcomputers a part of the first generation of computers?
No, the earliest computers (from the 1940s to the mid 1960s) were all mainframe computers. The first microcomputers were made in the early 1970s. However many of the earliest computers were much slower and had far less memory than the earliest microcomputers!
How did Marcian Hoffs invention change computers?
He invented the microprocessorAll microcomputers include one or more of his inventions
Is it a generation were or a generation was?
"a generation WAS" Generation is an identifier that turns a group into one singular noun.
What items would be used for centralized storage example notebok computers PDA's microcomputers or mainframe computers?
notebook computers
What has the author Helena Sturridge written?
Helena Sturridge has written: 'Microcomputers' -- subject(s): Computers, Juvenile literature, Microcomputers 'Microcomputers (Science in action)'
Why can't Unix be run on microcomputers?
Many versions of Unix can be run on microcomputers. Xenix, Solaris, Mac OS X, and IRIX all run on microcomputers.
What organization developed microcomputers?
Microcomputers were introduced in 1975 by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Computers are also know as microcomputers?
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What has the author Inabeth Miller written?
Inabeth Miller has written: 'Microcomputers in school library media centers' -- subject(s): Automation, Microcomputers, Media programs (Education), School libraries 'An examination of microcomputers in educational settings with particular focus upon library/media operations' -- subject(s): Microcomputers, Education, Data processing 'Microcomputers and the media specialist' -- subject(s): Bibliography, Microcomputers, Education, Data processing
How do you xxplain microcomputers and identify application area?
Briefly explain microcomputers and identify application area?
What has the author Brian D Strong written?
Brian D. Strong has written: 'Microcomputers in plain English' -- subject(s): Microcomputers
What has the author M E Sloan written?
M. E. Sloan has written: 'Introduction to minicomputers and microcomputers' -- subject(s): Microcomputers, Minicomputers
What has the author Marjorie T Paterson written?
Marjorie T. Paterson has written: 'Microcomputers and microprocessors' -- subject(s): Bibliography, Microcomputers, Microprocessors
was the first microcomputers introduced in 1980?
yes
Is a laptop a minicomputer?
No, laptops and PCs are microcomputers.
What is the speed of a microcomputers?
speed of micro computer
