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Most of the first generation computers were ___________.

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Special purpose computers
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General purpose computers
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Both of above
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None of above
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The correct option is A Special purpose computers

Most of the first generation computers were Special purpose computers.

The first instance of an electronic computer is the 1942 Atanasoff–Berry Computer , which was not programmable and built for the specific purpose of solvage equations . The ENIAC, from 1946 , was the first general purpose computer . Both used vacuum tubes to perform logic operations .

General purpose computers are designed to perform a wide variety of functions and operations. ... A general purpose computer is able to perform a wide variety of operations because it can store and execute different programs in its internal storage.

A general purpose computer is used for different programs for different functions. ... A speical-purpose computer is designed for special functions only. It is usually made to do one thing only. It cannot be used to surf the internet or play games.


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