second generation
ibm360
2ng generation. It used transistors and magnetic core memory
James A Saxon has written: 'Programming the IBM 1401, a self-instructional programmed manual [by] James A. Saxon [and] William S. Plette' -- subject(s): IBM 1401 (Computer), Programming
The IBM PC is significantly more powerful than the IBM 1401 due to its advanced microprocessor architecture, which allows for faster data processing and multitasking capabilities. While the IBM 1401 relied on vacuum tube technology and had limited memory capacity, the IBM PC utilized integrated circuits, enabling greater efficiency and scalability. Additionally, the PC supported a wider range of software applications and provided better graphics and input/output options, making it more versatile for modern computing tasks.
The IBM 1401 is a variable-word-length computer introduced by IBM in 1959, primarily used for business data processing. It was notable for its affordability and versatility, often used in accounting and administrative tasks. The 1401 utilized magnetic core memory and could be programmed using punch cards and magnetic tape. Its influence on computing was significant, paving the way for subsequent IBM systems and contributing to the development of more advanced programming languages.
The National Computer Center of Nepal had an IBM 1401 at least several years before 1978. It was use for many purposes including census and Royal Nepal Airlines. It was certainly the first large computer used there.
yoyo
yes
second generation
Varied widely depending on requirements of the computer.The IBM 1620 a small scientific computer had from 1500 to 5000 transistors in the CPU depending on options included.The IBM 1401 a small business computer had about 10000 transistors in its CPU.The IBM 7030 Stretch a supercomputer had about 170000 transistors.The CDC 6600 a supercomputer had about 384000 transistors.The CDC 7600 a supercomputer had about 2900000 transistors.You can compare this to first generation computers, the largest of which the IBM AN/FSQ-7 had about 50000 vacuum tubes.You can compare this to modern multicore microprocessor based computers, a typical one of which has a couple hundred billion transistors per processor core integrated on one chip.
I am a computer program created by OpenAI, so I do not belong to any specific generation.
These people belong to what is called the "Silent Generation."