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Features of Fourth Generation Computer

VLSI called microprocessors invented.

Small in size and could be placed on an office table.
Hard disk to store data.
Introduction of GUI operating system.

Microprocessor IBM PC
5. Fifth Generation (1980s to Present):

∑ Based on Artificial Intelligence (AI), focusing on creating computers that respond to natural
language.

∑ Enhanced performance, speed, and the integration of AI into various devices like chatbots and
search engines.

Features of Fifth Generation Computer

Use of artificial intelligence.
Improved size, cost, speed and performance.
New versions of GUI operating systems are developed.

Development of Natural Language Processing.
Laptop

ROLE AND IMPORTANCE OF ICT

ICT deals with digital data and the way to create, store, retrieve and transmit data. The resources of ICT
are being applied in all sectors of human activity, leading to a life of more facilities. The convergence of
different technologies in ICT is being applied in academic, health, business and government communities
to widen the use of their resources.
Basic ICT skills that you need are:

knowing how to operate computers.
knowing how to use the Internet to browse for collecting, storing and disseminating information.

In Education

Imparting education and training is the most important aspect of human society. ICT has made it
possible that knowledge reaches everywhere in the best possible way.

It is helpful to make the teaching and learning process an active and continuous process that can be
connected to the social life of all citizens as it has the potential for reaching remote places & increasing
access.

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