- The first generation languages, or 1GL are low-level languages that are machine language.
- The second generation languages, or 2GL are also low-level languages that consist of assembly languages.
- The third generation languages, or 3GL are high-level languages such as C.
- The fourth generation languages, or 4GL are languages that consist of statements similar to statements in a human language. Fourth generation languages are commonly used in database programming and scripts.
- The fifth generation languages, or 5GL are programming languages that contain visual tools to help develop a program. A good example of a fifth generation language is Visual Basic.
Types of Computer Networks Computer networks are categorized according to: How they are organized physically. The way they are used. The distance over which they operate. Three main types of computer networks are as follows: LAN (Local Area Network) WAN (Wide Area Network) MAN ( Metropolitan-Area Network) LAN (Local Area Network) LAN is the most common type of network . LAN stands for Local area Network . It covers a small area. Most LANs are used to connect computers in a single building or group of buildings. Hundreds or thousands of computer maybe connected through LAN. Typical LANs can be found in industrial plants, office buildings, and college or university campuses. LANs are capable of transmitting data at very fast rate. Data transmission speeds of LAN are 1 to 100 megabits per second. It is much faster than data transmission over a telephone line. LAN can transmit data in a limited distance. There is also a limit on the number of...
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