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1st generation

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1946-1958

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2nd generation

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1959-1964

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3rd generation

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1965-1970

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4th generation

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1971-today

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5th generation

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today to future

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1st computers used vacuum tubes

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1st gen

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lowest level programming language

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machine language

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1st gen input and outputs

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input- punched cards
output- printouts

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replaced vacuum tubes in wnd gen

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transistors

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1 transistor replaced ____ vacuum tubes

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40

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2nd gen, from machine language to

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symbolic or assembly

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1st to store instructions in their memory

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2nd gen

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3rd gen developed the ___ circuit

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integrated circuit

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transistors were miniaturized and placed on silicon chips called

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semicoductors

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could carry out instructions in billionths of a second

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3rd gen

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Microprocessor

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4th gen

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4th gen also saw the developemnt of

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GUIs and mouse and handheld devices

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generation based on Artificial Intelligence

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5th gen

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use of parallel processing and superconductors

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5th gen

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is a machine that manipulates data according to a list of instructions

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computer

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device capable of performing computations faster than human beings can

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computer

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output comes after processing data through computer is known as

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information

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anything that you can touch

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hardware

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set of instructions

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software

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types of software

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1. system software /operating system 2. application software 3. utility software

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control all components of computer and serves as an interface bw user and hardware

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system software

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design for specific purpose

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application software

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used to remove any problem or solve a complex situation in computer

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utility software

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examples of utility software

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1. antivirus 2. win ghost 3. partition magic 4. backup utility 5. data recovery

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4 primary functions of a computer

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input output storage processing

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also known as program or application

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software

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examples of operating softwares

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1. Microsoft windows 2. mac os x 3. linux

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examples of application software

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1. office programs 2. web browser 3. antivirus program

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is a device that uses continuous data to complete tasks

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analog computer

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are designed to solve equations with virtually infinite precision

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digital computer