BLOG::Fourth Generation Computer(1971-1991)

in #computer7 years ago (edited)

What defines generation 4?
Characteristics of the fourth generation include:
Use of the Microprocessor/ VLSI Technology
Much Less Expensive
More Portable
Much Smaller Size
Usage of the Internet
Computers were More Easily Available to Everyone; PCs
BASIC Computer Language
Computer Mouse and GUI make Computers More Personable

Some Computers of the fourth generation include:
ALTAIR 8800
Apple I
Apple II series
Macintosh
IBM P
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