Slide Deck: Generations of Computers

This presentation covers the evolution of computing technology through five distinct generations.

Topics Covered

  1. Introduction
    • Why study computer history?
    • Overview of the five generations
  2. First Generation (1940-1956)
    • Vacuum tube technology
    • ENIAC and UNIVAC
    • Limitations and challenges
  3. Second Generation (1956-1963)
    • Transistor revolution
    • Assembly language programming
    • Key improvements
  4. Third Generation (1964-1971)
    • Integrated circuits
    • Operating systems emerge
    • Time-sharing and multiprogramming
  5. Fourth Generation (1971-Present)
    • Microprocessors
    • Personal computing revolution
    • The Internet era
  6. Fifth Generation (Present and Beyond)
    • Artificial intelligence
    • Quantum computing
    • Future trends
  7. Comparison and Trends
    • Generation comparison table
    • Key lessons from history
    • What’s next?