The various generations of computers an listed below :
(i) First Generation (1946-1954) : In 1946 there was no 'best' way of storing instructions and data in a computer memory. There were four competing technologies for providing computer memory: electrostatic storage tubes, acoustic delay lines (mercury or nickel), magnetic drums(and disks?), and magnetic core storage.
The digital computes using electronic valves (Vacuum tubes) are known as first generation computers. the first 'computer' to use electronic...