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Through integrated hardware and software components, a computer is made to run applications and offer a range of solutions. It functions with the aid of programs and uses a string of binary digits to represent decimal numbers.<\/p>\n
Additionally, it has a memory for storing information, software, and processed data. Hardware refers to the physical parts of a computer, such as wires, transistors, circuits, and hard drives. Software, on the other hand, refers to data and programs.<\/p>\n
According to popular belief, Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine, which he developed in 1837, was the first computer. It used read-only memory made of punch cards. Another name for Charles Babbage is “the father of the computer.”<\/p>\n
<\/span>What types of computers are there?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\nThe manner in which computers process information can be used to classify them. There are three primary types:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- \u00a0Digital Computer.<\/span><\/li>\n
- \u00a0Analog Computer.<\/span><\/li>\n
- \u00a0Hybrid Computer.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
<\/span>First-generation of computers<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\nFrom 1946 through 1954, the first generation of computers existed. These computers made use of vacuum tubes, commonly known as electronic valves. Computers from the first generation were digital. <\/span>The Mark I and the Electronic Numerical Integrator And Calculator are two examples of early computers (ENIAC).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Second-generation of computers<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\nFrom 1955 through 1964, the second generation of computers was in use. At this time, ferrite cores served as the primary memory, transistors took the place of vacuum tubes, and magnetic discs served as the secondary memory. Additionally, advanced languages were introduced. <\/span>The IBM 1620 and the CDC 3600 are two examples of second-generation computers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Third-generation of computers<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\nFrom 1964 through 1977, the third generation of computers used integrated circuit (IC) chips instead of transistors. The number of transistors, registers, and capacitors that can be contained on a single IC chip makes them more robust and dependable than earlier generations.\u00a0<\/span>The IBM-360 and VAX-750 are two examples of third-generation computers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Fourth-generation of computer<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\nIn the fourth generation of computing, which ran from 1978 to 1990, VLSI (very large-scale integration) technology became more and more prevalent. This made it possible for integrated circuit chips to become substantially more sophisticated, with more than 1000 components implanted on a single chip. Personal computers were also invented during this age, with the IBM PC and Apple Macintosh taking the lead.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Fifth-generation of computer<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\nULSI chips fifth generation started in 1991 and is still in use today. ULSI chips in the fifth generation were huge and heavy. Ultra Large Scale Integration is the full name for this technology. New technologies like AI (Artificial Intelligence) and machine learning were introduced in the fifth generation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Acronyms relating to computers<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n1<\/span><\/td>\n | RAM<\/span><\/td>\n | Random Access Memory<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n2<\/span><\/td>\n | ROM<\/span><\/td>\n | Read Only Memory<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n3<\/span><\/td>\n | CPU<\/span><\/td>\n | Central Processing Unit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n4<\/span><\/td>\n | URL<\/span><\/td>\n | Uniform Resource Locator<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n5<\/span><\/td>\n | USB<\/span><\/td>\n | Universal Serial Bus<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n6<\/span><\/td>\n | VIRUS<\/span><\/td>\n | Vital Information Resource Under Siege<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n7<\/span><\/td>\n | TCP<\/span><\/td>\n | Transmission Control Protocol<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n8<\/span><\/td>\n | UPS<\/span><\/td>\n | Uninterruptible Power Supply<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n9<\/span><\/td>\n | SATA<\/span><\/td>\n | Serial Advanced Technology Attachment<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n10<\/span><\/td>\n | PSU<\/span><\/td>\n | Power Supply Unit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n11<\/span><\/td>\n | SMPS<\/span><\/td>\n | Switched-Mode Power Supply<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n12<\/span><\/td>\n | CD<\/span><\/td>\n | Compact Disc<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n13<\/span><\/td>\n | DVD<\/span><\/td>\n | Digital Versatile Disc<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n14<\/span><\/td>\n | CRT<\/span><\/td>\n | Cathode Ray Tube<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n15<\/span><\/td>\n | DEC<\/span><\/td>\n | Digital Equipment Corporation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n16<\/span><\/td>\n | SAP<\/span><\/td>\n | System Application and Products<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n17<\/span><\/td>\n | PNG<\/span><\/td>\n | Portable Network Graphics<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n18<\/span><\/td>\n | IP<\/span><\/td>\n | Internet Protocol<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n19<\/span><\/td>\n | GIS<\/span><\/td>\n | Geographical Information system<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n20<\/span><\/td>\n | DDS<\/span><\/td>\n | Digital Data Storage<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n21<\/span><\/td>\n | CAD<\/span><\/td>\n | Computer Aided Design<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n22<\/span><\/td>\n | ACPI<\/span><\/td>\n | Advanced Configuration and Power Interface<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n23<\/span><\/td>\n | AGP<\/span><\/td>\n | Accelerated Graphics Port<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n24<\/span><\/td>\n | APM<\/span><\/td>\n | Advanced Power Management<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n25<\/span><\/td>\n | APIPA<\/span><\/td>\n | Automatic Private Internet Protocol Addressing<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n26<\/span><\/td>\n | HTTP<\/span><\/td>\n | Hyper Text Transfer Protocol<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n27<\/span><\/td>\n | HTTPS<\/span><\/td>\n | Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n28<\/span><\/td>\n | GPU<\/span><\/td>\n | Graphics Processing Unit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n29<\/span><\/td>\n | GDI<\/span><\/td>\n | Graphics Device Interface<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n30<\/span><\/td>\n | ICP<\/span><\/td>\n | Internet Cache Protocol<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n31<\/span><\/td>\n | GIGO<\/span><\/td>\n | Garbage In Garbage Out<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n32<\/span><\/td>\n | GMAIL<\/span><\/td>\n | Graphical Mail<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n33<\/span><\/td>\n | CAN<\/span><\/td>\n | Campus Area Network<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n34<\/span><\/td>\n | CAL<\/span><\/td>\n | Computer Aided Leering<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n35<\/span><\/td>\n | GPL<\/span><\/td>\n | General Public License<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n36<\/span><\/td>\n | GCR<\/span><\/td>\n | Group Code Recording<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n37<\/span><\/td>\n | MSN<\/span><\/td>\n | Microsoft Networks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n38<\/span><\/td>\n | BCC<\/span><\/td>\n | Blind Carbon Copy<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n39<\/span><\/td>\n | VDI<\/span><\/td>\n | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n40<\/span><\/td>\n | MPEG<\/span><\/td>\n | Moving Picture Experts Group<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n41<\/span><\/td>\n | TPU<\/span><\/td>\n | Tensor Processing Unit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n42<\/span><\/td>\n | PSD<\/span><\/td>\n | Photoshop Document<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n43<\/span><\/td>\n | DPI<\/span><\/td>\n | Dots Per Inch<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n44<\/span><\/td>\n | FYA<\/span><\/td>\n | For Your Action<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n45<\/span><\/td>\n | CRS<\/span><\/td>\n | Computer Reservation System<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n46<\/span><\/td>\n | BFD<\/span><\/td>\n | Binary File Descriptor<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n47<\/span><\/td>\n | ABR<\/span><\/td>\n | Available Bit Rate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n48<\/span><\/td>\n | GBPS<\/span><\/td>\n | Gigabits Per Second<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n49<\/span><\/td>\n | PING<\/span><\/td>\n | Packet InterNet Groper<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n50<\/span><\/td>\n | CSMA<\/span><\/td>\n | Carrier Sense Multiple Access<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n51<\/span><\/td>\n | AD<\/span><\/td>\n | Active Directory<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n52<\/span><\/td>\n | ADC<\/span><\/td>\n | Analog to Digital Converter<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n53<\/span><\/td>\n | BGP<\/span><\/td>\n | Border Gateway Protocol<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n54<\/span><\/td>\n | CSI<\/span><\/td>\n | Common System Interface<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n55<\/span><\/td>\n | DHCP<\/span><\/td>\n | Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |