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Fifth Generation (Present)

                 After 1986, the fifth generation of computer technology,
                 based  on  artificial  intelligence,  is  still  in  development.
                 They are more powerful microprocessors to improve the
                 speed, size, cost and performance of computers. In 1997,
                 Intel introduced the MMX microprocessors, which were
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                 designed to improve game and multimedia performance.
                 Nowadays Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used to make the computers intelligent.
                 The goal of fifth-generation computing is to develop devices that will respond
                 to natural language input like Chatbots, Autocomplete, Autocorrect, Spellcheck,
                 Search engines, etc.



                           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.



                     CHARACTERISTICS OF A COMPUTER


                 A computer has several characteristics. Some of them are explained here.
                     Speed: A computer  can  process millions of instructions within  few  seconds.
                    The same calculation that would have taken hours and days to complete can
                    be completed in a few seconds using a computer. The speed of a computer is
                    calculated in terms of MIPS (Millions of Instructions Per Second).
                     Accuracy: A computer provides a high degree of accuracy. Every calculation is
                    performed with the same accuracy.
                     Diligence: A computer can work for hours without any breaks and boredom. It
                    does not get tired.
                     Storage capacity: A computer can store a very large amount of data in its hard
                    disk. You also have many storage devices like CD, DVD, flash drive, etc. to store
                    your data.

                     Versatility:  Computers can be used to perform  different  types of tasks. At
                    one point of time, you can type a document, along with listening to a song or
                    watching a video.
                     Compactness: With regular advancements in technology, the computer size is
                    decreasing.

                     Reliability: A computer does not make mistakes. If the input is correct, then the
                    computer always gives the relevant answer to the input.


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