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IBM System/360

Also Known As S/360
Mainframe Family

The IBM System/360 is a family of computer systems announced by IBM on 7 April 1964 and delivered between 1965 and 1978. It was the first family of computers designed to cover both commercial and scientific applications and a complete range of sizes, so a customer could change models as needs grew without losing the programs already running. Its chief architect was Gene Amdahl and the project was managed by Fred Brooks; the compatible family idea it proved organized the computer industry for decades. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Year
1964 1
Announced 7 April 1964; delivered from 1965.
Significance
The first family of computers covering commercial and scientific work across a full range of sizes, with compatibility that let customers grow without abandoning their programs. 1
Status
Status
Discontinued 1
Connections

In Field

Computer Architecture, Fields

Invented By

Gene Amdahl, Pioneers

Gene Amdahl was chief architect of the IBM System/360, the unified mainframe family launched in 1964.

Source Wikipedia: Gene Amdahl

Predecessor Of

IBM System/370, Systems

IBM System/370, introduced in 1970, was the direct architectural successor to the System/360, completing the mainframe lineage that already connects System/370 through System/390 to IBM Z in this atlas.

Sources
1. Wikipedia: IBM System/360
Wikipedia
  • Introduction and Background sections
    The IBM System/360 (S/360) is a family of computer systems announced by IBM on April 7, 1964, and delivered between 1965 and 1978.
  • Introduction
    The IBM System/360 (S/360) is a family of computer systems announced by IBM on April 7, 1964
  • Infobox
    discontinued={{End date and age|1978}}
  • In Group: IBM Mainframe and Midrange Systems, announced by IBM on 7 April 1964
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Wikidata: IBM System/360
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