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Generation: Second (1956-63)
Switching Device: Transistors (Made up of semiconductor)
Storage Device/Speed: Magnetic core technology (10 micro seconds)
Operating System: Time sharing OS, Multitasking OS (Assembly language, high level language)
Characteristics:
- More reliable and less prone to hardware failure.
- Portable and generate less amount of heat.
Applications:
Used for commercial production e.g. PDP-8, IBM-1401, etc.
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