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1. First Generation (1946-1954)
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The first computers used vacuum tubes for circuitry and magnetic drums for
memory.
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Large in size;
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Expensive to operate;
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Solve one problem at a time.
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Use great deal of electricity, generated a lot of heat, hich often cause malfunctions.
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!emory " elotromagnetic relays
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#ata and instructions " $unched %ards.
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&nstructions ere ritten in m'c and assembly languages.
Computer Generations
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First Generation Computer
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Drawbacks of First generation computers
(. The high cost of vacuum tubes prevented their use for
main memory.
). These computers ere large in size and riting programs
on them as difficult.
*. These computers are slo in processing and had less
storage capacity.
*. They consumed lots of electricity and produced lots of
heat.
+. Their computing capabilities ere limited.
,. They ere not so accurate and reliable.
-. They used machine level language for programming.
More Reliable.