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Generation of Computers with Their Characteristics -
Before getting started with the generation of computers with their characteristics, let us discuss the basic knowledge of computers and their peripherals.
What is a Computer
A computer is an electronic device capable of manipulating numbers and symbols under the control of a set of instructions known as a computer program.
A computer program directs the computer to solve a particular problem and display results. Computer programs are written using programming languages such as BASIC, FORTRAN, COBOL, PASCAL, C, ALGOL, and so on.
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Computer Hardware and Software
A computer basically consists of electronic components which are supported by electrical devices and mechanical systems. All these electronic, electrical, and mechanical components used in a computer are called computer hardware.
Computer hardware components are actuated and controlled with the help of computer programs called a computer software. Computer software is classified into two categories.
- Application Softwares are programs that are used to solve specific problems or tasks such as railway reservation systems, banking applications, hotel…
