Fourth generation of computer

 Fourth Generation (1972-2010):

Fourth generation computers have the following components and features − 

Hardware

The Hardware used in the fourth generation of computers were −

• ICs with Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) technology

• Semiconductor memory

• Magnetic tapes and Floppy

Features

It supports features like −

• Multiprocessing & distributed OS

• Object-oriented high level programs supported

• Small & easy to use; hand-held computers have evolved

• No external cooling required & affordable

• This generation saw the development of networks and the internet

• It saw the development of new trends in GUIs and mouse

Memory

The capacity of the memory was 100 million bits.

Data Input

The input was provided through improved hand held devices, keyboard and mouse.

Examples

The examples of fourth generation computers are −

• Apple II

• VAX 9000

• CRAY 1 (super computers)

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