History quiz

What is the time period of first generation computer?

The time period of first generation computers is generally considered to be from the mid-1940s to the late 1950s.

During this time, computers were built using vacuum tubes and were very large and expensive. They were also very slow and had limited memory. Some notable first-generation computers include the ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer), the UNIVAC (Universal Automatic Computer), and the IBM 701.