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What Trade-offs Emerged in Computer Evolution?

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12.Discuss the trade-offs in system characteristics (size, speed, efficiency) as computers evolved from the first to the fifth generation.

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  • Answer: Early computers traded speed and efficiency for large size; modern ones sacrifice simplicity for speed and capacity, increasing complexity and cost.
  • Description: First-generation computers (vacuum tubes) were huge but slow and unreliableβ€”size was the cost of basic function. By the fifth generation (VLIC), size shrank dramatically, speed soared (e.g., GHz processors), and efficiency rose, but designs grew complex, raising production costs and repair difficulty. These trade-offs reflect a focus on performance over simplicity, driving innovation but challenging accessibility.
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