The Four Generations of Computers
Generations of Computers?!...
What are the four generations of computers?
The four generations of computers are the different types of computers and how they have evolved over time.
The 1st generation of computers...
The first generation of computers is Colossus; the world's first electronic computer (launched in 1944). Right now this computer is in The National Museum of Computing in Milton Keynes.
Colossus: The World's First Electronic Computer - The Four Generations of Computers (1/4)
The 2nd Generation of Computers
The 2nd generation of computer is Eliott 803. This computer was very popular in universities when it came out. This computer works at 25 volts which is 50 amps now.
Elliott 803: Second Generation Computers - The Four Generations of Computers (2/4)
The 3rd Generation of Computers
The third generation is integrated circuits: third generation technology. This computer came out in 1964 and they last came out in 1971.
Integrated Circuits: Third Generation Technology - The Four Generations of Computers (3/4)
The Fourth Generation Computer
After 1971 the fourth generation computers were built. The fourth generation computers were the extension of third generation technology.
BBC Micro: Fourth Generation Computers - The Four Generations of Computers (4/4)