What do you mean by generation in computer terminology?

Answer 1

The history of computer is divided into 5 generations.

First Generation 1941-1956

Second Generation 1956-1963

Third Generation 1964-1971

Fourth Generation 1971- Present

Fifth Generation Present and Beyond

Answer 2

Generation in computer terminology is a step in technology. It provides the all information about the growth of computer industry. The term generation was used to distinguish between varying the hardware technologies. Now a days, it has been extended to include both hardware and software that together make up a computer system.

There are five generations:-

First generation (1942-55)

Second Generation (1955-64)

Third Generation (1964-75)

Fourth Generation(1975-89)

Fifth Generation (1989-Present)

From:- (ROHIT KUMAR)

Answer 3

A group of computers built in the same general time frame with the same general technologies.

Answer 4

In almost any manner that suits the persons making the classification to help emphasize their conclusions.

Answer 5

the computer generations are based on the electronic technology used:

1. vacuum tube
2. transistor
3. integrated circuit
4. microprocessor