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Third Generation (1960s)

                  The third generation began with the invention of Integrated Circuits (ICs) which led to smaller-
                  sized computers with better functioning and more storage.

                                                      Features of Third Generation Computers


                                                          These computers were built using ICs.
                                                          The use of the ICs reduced the size and increased the
                                                        processing speed of computers.
                                                          These were more affordable and dependable.
                       Integrated Circuits


                       Fourth Generation (1970s)
                  In 1980s, Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) came into existence in which thousands of
                  transistors were placed on a single chip called a microprocessor.














                                             Microprocessor                       IBM PC

                  IBM released their first line of desktop PCs in 1981, which used the Intel 8088 chip as their CPU.
                  In 1983, IBM introduced the PC-XT, which had more memory and more hard drive space. In
                  1985, Microsoft released the first version of Microsoft Windows.

                      Features of Fourth Generation Computers

                          Microprocessors were invented.                                        Tech Fact

                          Small in size and could be placed on an office table.             Intel introduced the
                          Hard disk to store data.                                           Intel 4004, the first
                          Introduction of GUI operating system.                            microprocessor in 1971.


                       Fifth Generation (Present)

                  Fifth-generation computers are the smartest computers we have
                  today. They use advanced technologies like artificial intelligence. These
                  computers can think, learn, and understand what we say. They can
                  do many things at the same time and are used in smart devices like
                  voice assistants, smartwatches, and self-driving cars. Even though
                  we already use some fifth-generation computers, scientists are still
                  working to make them even better.

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