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first generation
first generation
is the generic term used to describe those early machines which used electronic
valves and had limitedsize storage devices such as mercury delay lines
electrostatic and magnetic drum memories. Important first generation
development machines were EDSAC EDVAC and the earlier ENIAC (this did not have stored program facilities). The earliest commercial machines included LEO (Lyons Electronic Office) and Univac 1.
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