The second generation of computers (1956 - 1964)
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- 1. Second generation computers used semiconductor transistors instead of vacuum tubes, which were relatively lighter, smaller and less power consuming.
- 2. The software for the computer was prepared in the High Level Assembly Language. Mnemonics code is used to write programs in assembly language which are easy to remember. Therefore, it is easy to prepare software in assembly language.
- 3. Magnetic storage devices such as magnetic tapes and magnetic disks were introduced in the form of memory for storing data and software. This increased storage capacity and computer speed.
- 4. The speed of computer processing accelerated, which was now measured in microseconds. (1/10 lakh second or 1/1000 Milli second)
- 5. The use of computer started in business and industry.
- 6. Batch Operating System was introduced.
- 7. In software, high level languages such as COBOL (Common Business Oriented Language) and FORTRAN (FORTRAN- Formula Translation) were developed by IBM. This made writing programs easier.
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