history of tech Flashcards
1
Q
What was the significant technology developed in the first generation and who were the major players during that time?
A
Vacuum Tubes and the military use
2
Q
What was the significant technology developed in the second generation?
A
TRANSISTOR(UPGRADE TO VACUUM TUBES BEING SMALLER BUT THEY ARE LARGE, CONSUME LESS ENERGY MAKING COMPUTER MORE EFFICIENT TO USE.(business applications)
3
Q
What technology made its mark in the third generation?
A
Integrated circuits (space missions)
4
Q
Generation 4 is considered the age of what?
A
Microprocessors- millions of transistors can be packed into a device (personal use
5
Q
What did the fifth generation give most rise too?
A
Artificial Intelligence
