History of computers

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    1st generation

    -Vacum Tubes
    -Very large and expencive
    -The ENIAC were the first computer
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    2nd generation

    -Used transistors
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    3rd generation

    -Integrated circuit (IC)
    -Cheaper,smaller and faster
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    4th generation

    -Use microprocessors
    -Smaller and cheaper
    -Use less electricity and produce less heat
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    5th generation

    -Artificial intelligence (Al)