Computers: Then and Now

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The Third Generation (1964-1971)
computers: then and now
The third generation of computers saw the miniature form of transistors which was placed on silicon chips called semiconductors, which increased the speed and efficiency of computers. Users interacted with the computers through keyboards and monitors and interfaced with an operating system, which allowed the device to run different applications at one time with a central program monitoring the memory.