Evolution of Computer: Infographics

For better understanding of any information, Infographics are used. Information graphics or  Infographics are basically a graphical or pictorial representation of information in a chronological timeline. They are mainly used with an intention to simplify the complex information so that the viewer can understand it clearly.

Before going into Infographics of Computers, Read this Evolution of Computers

The following picture of computer infographics depicts the journey of computers right from the Hewlett-Packard’s HP 200A Audio Oscillator in 1939 to Apple’s iPad in 2010.

The history of computers is divided into four generations-

• First Generation
• Second Generation- Use of Transistors
• Third Generation- Use of Microprocessor
• Fourth Generation- Use of Microcomputer

Since 1980, there has been steady rise in computing technology. But since early 2000, the computing technology is at its peak. Mobile computing has come into existence and the computing device has been reduced to palm size.

picture credits: TestKing

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