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In a few sentences, explain the shift from first to fifth generation computer technology.

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First generation computer technology , include the hardware of computer system was built up by vacuum tubes , memory composed of small magnetic drums , and huge in size which is not possible to carry from one place to other. The heat generate by them was huge and costly in nature to set up .

Than shifting to second generation computer so , it include transistor as main component but in terms of heat generation it produce less heat and consume less energy.

Third generation computer used silicon chips , semiconductors , which helps to enhance the speed of computers.

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