2. Highlighting significant stages and developments in technology
There is no obvious destination for computers because the technologies involved are in a state of rapid development
Continual development is due to our ability to create new technologies and our creativity in applying emerging technologies in new ways
Studying the history will enable you to take a more objective view, see the paths of development and application, and understand the incredible rate of development
There is a general acceptance that fourgenerations of computer can be identified