Information technologies: last, real, future

History of information technology and computing machinery expounded in brief. Summary is done not quite traditionally and in informal way. Special attention has been given to the interrelation between the information technology level and general technological advancements, ?electronic? and ?computer? features of the modern information and communication technology are emphasized. The question of the computer generations is considered in details; it is proved that so-called ?the fifth generation computer? does not exist yet. Strong interrelation between informatics and cybernetics is demonstrated (but those branches of science are not exactly the same). Automation is interpreted as ?practical cybernetics? or applied cybernetics. The modern state and the prospects for the development are considered. The exclusive role for smartphones and photonic computer is indicated.