Fourth generation of computer (1971AD-Present)
The invention of microprocessor chip marked the beginning of the fourth generation computers. MSI ielded to LSI, VLSDI and ULSI. Semiconductor memories replaced magnetic core memories. The invention of microprocessor led to the development of microcomputer or the personal computers. The development of chip diminish the size and price of computers.
The first microprocessor called Intel 4004 was developed by American Intel Corporation in 1971.
This computer has faster acceding and processing speed and increased memory capacity. These features led to the development of much more powerful operating system.
Developments in fourth generation language and application software for microcomputers become popular and allowed home and business users to adapt their computer for word processing, spresdsheet manipulating, file handling and graphics.
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