Evolution of Computers
Charles Babbage is considered to be the father of modern digital computers
- He designed “Difference Engine”in 1822
- He designed a fullyautomatic analytical engine in 1842 for performing basic arithmetic functions
- His efforts established a number of principles that are fundamental to the design of any digital computer
Computer Generations
- “Generation”in computer talk is a step in technology. It provides a framework for the growth of computer industry
- Originally it was used to distinguish between various hardware technologies, but now it has been extended to include both hardware and software
- Till today, there are five computer generations
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