
CONTENTS
Preface ix
Roadmap to the Syllabus xi
About the Authors xii
PART I FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER
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Introduction to Computers 0-3
0.1 Introduction 0-4
0.2 Characteristics of Computers 0-4
0.3 Evolution of Computers 0-5
0.4 Computer Generations 0-7
0.4.1 First Generation (1940–1956): Vacuum Tubes 0-7
0.4.2 Second Generation (1956–1963): Transistors 0-8
0.4.3 Third Generation (1964 to Early 1970s): Integrated Circuits 0-9
0.4.4 Fourth Generation (Early 1970s Till Date): Microprocessors 0-9
0.4.5 Fifth Generation (Present and Beyond): Artificial Intelligence 0-10
0.5 Classification of Computers 0-11
0.5.1 Micro Computers 0-11
0.5.2 Mini Computers ...