Generation of Computers

               The evolution of computing devices did proceed, although slowly. It took a lot of time to build a full-fledged computer. Since the 1940s, advances in computers have come. rapidly.

                 The general trend during the evolution of computers has been faster processing, smaller size, more storage capacity, and lower cost. We typically look at modern computer development in terms- of generations.

         Depending on the advancement of the technology the generation of computers is classified into 5 generations.

First Generation Computers (1951-1959)

Second Generation Computers (1959-1965)

Third Generation Computers (1965-1971)

Fourth Generation Computers (1971-present)

Fifth Generation Computers