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HTML 4 Tags

 HTML 4 Tags The table given below contains tags which were in HTML 4: Name                                   Description A                                                                                 anchor ABBR                                                                           abbreviated form (e.g., WWW, HTTP, etc.) ACRONYM                                              ...

Generation of Computers

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                      First Generation Computer   First Generation: 1946-1959 is the period of first-generation computer.  J.P. Eckert and J.W.  Mauchy invented the first successful electronic computer called ENIAC, ENIAC stands for “Electronic Numeric Integrated and Calculator”.  Few Examples are:   ENIAC   EDVAC  UNIVAC   IBM-701   IBM-650 Advantages:  1. It made use of vacuum tubes which are the only electronic component available during those days.  2. These computers could calculate in milliseconds. Disadvantages: 1. These were very big in size, weight was about 30 tones.  2. These computers were based on vacuum tubes. 3. These computers were very costly.  4. It could store only a small amount of information due to the presence of magnetic drums. 5. As the invention of first-generation computers involves vacuum tubes, so another ...

What is Computer ?

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  What is Computer? A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information or data. It has the ability to store, retrieve, and process data. Nowadays, a computer can be used to type documents, send email, play games, and browse the Web. It can also be used to edit or create spreadsheets, presentations, and even videos. Functions of Computer:  A Computer can perform the following set of functions:  1. Accept data   2. Store data   3. Process data as desired  4. Retrieve the stored data as and when required  5. Print the result in desired format. Components of Computer: It mainly has two major components:  i. Hardware         1. Input Device         2. Output Device         3. Storage Device    ii. Software          1. System Software         2. Application Software         3. Utilities Softwa...