By the beginning of the 1960s, scientists were building on what they had learned about transistor technology by designing new computers based on integrated circuits. These integrated circuits, tiny circuits on wafers of silicon, could take the place of hundreds, even thousands, of transistors and their related electronic components. Computers based on this new technology were known as third generation computers.

In 1964 IBM changed the way computers were sold by introducing a 'family' of computers known as the System 360. The family consisted of six different computers, but programs written for one of them could also be used on the others. IBM planned to sell an entry-level computer to a company and then later sell them an even more powerful computer as their business grew. The company could buy more computing power without rewriting their software. This plan was very successful and was a key to IBM's growth.

During the period of 1964 to 1971 Third generation computers were developed. The third generation computers emerged with the development of IC (Integrated Circuits). The invention of the IC was the greatest achievement done in the period of third generation of computers. IC was invented by Robert Noyce and Jack Kilby in 1958-59. IC is a single component containing a number of transistors. Transistors were miniaturized and placed on silicon chips, called semiconductors, which drastically increased the speed and efficiency of computers. Keyboards and monitors developed during the period of third generation of computers. The third generation computers interfaced with an operating system, which allowed the device to run many different applications at one time with a central program that monitored the memory.

Uploaded on Jul 22, 2007

this is a project in computer I. the makers of this video are an accountancy students in la salle college antipolo.

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