COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

Detailed explanation-1: -The second-generation computers had several features, which are as follows: As the computers made in the second generation used transistors that made them more reliable, smaller in size, faster in speed, more energy-efficient, and cheaper compared to the first generation of computers.

Detailed explanation-2: -A transistor computer, now often called a second-generation computer, is a computer which uses discrete transistors instead of vacuum tubes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Third Generation of Computers Size – smaller, cheaper, and more efficient than second generation computers (they were called minicomputers). Speed – improvement of speed and reliability (in comparison with the second generation computers). Input / output devices – magnetic tape, keyboard, monitor, printer, etc.

Detailed explanation-4: -As compared to first and second generations of computers, the technology used in the 3rd generation computers made them more reliable, efficient and smaller in size.