In the second generation of computers , transistors replaced vacuum tubes 在第二代计算机中,晶体管取代了真空管。
Hence , with second - generation computers , the size and cost of computers decreased , their speed increased , and their air - conditioning needs were reduced 因此,随着第二代计算机的出现,计算机的体积和成本降低、速度提高,且它们对空调的需要减少。
Computers built between 1959 and 1964 are often regarded as " second generation " computers , based on transistors and printed circuits . the second generation of computers could handle interpreters , that accepting english - like commands 1959年到1964年间设计的计算机一般被称为第二代计算机。大量采用了晶体管和印刷电路。它能运行解释型语言程序。