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  Generation Of Computers Generation of computers  can be understood by looking into five generations. With each new generation of computers, there had been advancement in computer technology. The circuitry became smaller with enhanced speed, less consumption of power, and efficient memory Therefore, each generation of computer is characterized by a major technological development that has drastically changed the way in which computers operate First Generation (1942-1955) Hardware Technology-  First generation computers  were manufactured using thousands of vacuum tubes Software Technology-  Programming was done in machine language or assembly language. Used for - Scientific application Exmaples  - ENIAC,EDVAC,EDSAC,UNIVAC I,IBM 701 Highlights They were the fastest calculating device of those times. Computers were too bulky and required a complete roomm for storage. Highly unreliable as vacuum tubes emitted a large amount of heat and burnt frequently. Requi...