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    The fourth generation of computers began in 1971 with the introduction of the microprocessor. It featured microprocessor-based systems using Very Large Scale Integrated circuits with up to 5000 transistors. All major programming languages were supported. Fourth generation computers were faster, smaller, cheaper and more energy efficient than previous models. They had larger storage and faster processing than third generation computers. Microcomputers also became more affordable and popular during this generation.

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    The fourth generation of computers began in 1971 with the introduction of the microprocessor. It featured microprocessor-based systems using Very Large Scale Integrated circuits with up to 5000 transistors. All major programming languages were supported. Fourth generation computers were faster, smaller, cheaper and more energy efficient than previous models. They had larger storage and faster processing than third generation computers. Microcomputers also became more affordable and popular during this generation.

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    The fourth generation of computers began in 1971 with the introduction of the microprocessor. It featured microprocessor-based systems using Very Large Scale Integrated circuits with up to 5000 transistors. All major programming languages were supported. Fourth generation computers were faster, smaller, cheaper and more energy efficient than previous models. They had larger storage and faster processing than third generation computers. Microcomputers also became more affordable and popular during this generation.

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    FOURTH GENERATION

    OF COMPUTERS
    FOURTH GENERATION OF COMPUTERS
    INTRODUCTION

    Very Large Scale Integrated (VLSI)


    circuits. VLSI circuits having about
    5000 transistors.

    All the high-level languages like C,


    C++, DBASE, etc., were used in this
    generation.
    FOURTH GENERATION OF COMPUTERS
    BRIEF HISTORY

    In 1971, Intel released the 4004


    microprocessor and the Fourth Generation
    of computers had begun. Magnetic core
    memories were replaced by semiconductor
    memories

    Fourth generations of computer was used


    between 1971-1980
    FOURTH GENERATION OF COMPUTERS
    FEATURES
    Microprocessor-based system that uses Very Large
    Scale Integrated (VLSI) circuits.
    Microcomputers became the cheapest at this
    generation.
    Hand-held computer devices became more popular
    and affordable
    Networking between the systems was developed and
    became of every day use in this generation.
    Storage of memory and other storage devices has
    increased in big amount.
    FOURTH GENERATION OF COMPUTERS
    FEATURES
    Outputs are now more reliable and accurate.
    Processing power or speed has increased enormously.
    With increment in the capacity of the storage systems
    large programs were started to be in use
    Great improvement in the hardware helped great
    improvement in the output in screen, paper etc.
    Size of the computer devices became such small that
    even desktop computers were easily movable along
    with portable computers such as laptops etc.

    FOURTH GENERATION OF COMPUTERS


    ADVANTAGES

    These computers were faster and reliable than their predecessors. It is


    compact in size and could easily fit on a desk.
    The Fourth-generation computers were somewhat cheaper than
    previous generations' computers. These computers were more energy-
    efficient than third-generation computers, and the heat produced was
    almost negligible. In this generation, the air conditioning system for the
    computer was not very much needed
    FOURTH GENERATION OF COMPUTERS
    ADVANTAGES

    The production for commercial as well as personal use was easier and
    cheaper
    General purposes
    Larger storage capacity than third-generation computers
    Almost all high-level programming languages were supported in
    fourth-generation computers.
    FOURTH GENERATION OF COMPUTERS
    WEAKNESSES
    The construction of VLSI circuits required highly sophisticated
    technology.
    Fourth-generation computers require fans to cool the internal
    components. the fan generated disturbing noises when in high usage.
    Complex microprocessors and required high technical skills.
    Computers were highly sophisticated
    Fourth-generation computers still used integrated circuits and hence
    advanced technology was needed to make them.
    HOW 4TH GEN. COMPUTERS DIFFER FROM OTHER GEN. OF
    COMPUTERS?
    fifth generation of
    First-generation 3rd generation
    computers which
    computers started computers started
    started in the present
    in the year the 1940s in the 1960s and
    time until in the future,
    and ended in the ended in the 1970s
    4th generation it uses artificial
    year 1950s and their 2nd generation of and their hardware
    computers started in intelligence type of
    hardware is vacuum computers started in is based on an
    the 1970s and up until processors.
    tube based. the year the 1950s integrated circuit.
    the present time and

    and ended in the


    their hardware is
    1960s and it is
    microprocessor
    transistor-based
    based.
    hardware.
    References:

    https://www.tutorialspoint.com/computer_fundamentals/computer_fourth_generation.htm
    https://opentextbc.ca/computerstudies/chapter/classification-of-generations-of-computers/
    https://onlineclassnotes.com/what-are-the-characteristics-of-fourth-generation-computers/
    https://generalnote.com/Basic-computer/Fourth-Generation-of-computer.php
    https://tutsmaster.org/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-fourth-generation-of-computer-2/

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    GCFLearnFree.org, 2020 September 3. Computer Basics: Protecting Your Computer


    [Video]. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mMZFoXbKqI

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