Statements (76)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
mainframe computer
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| gptkbp:address_bus |
24 bits
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| gptkbp:announced |
gptkb:IBM_headquarters,_New_York
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| gptkbp:architecture |
gptkb:System/360
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| gptkbp:CPU_word_size |
32 bits
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| gptkbp:designedBy |
gptkb:Gene_Amdahl
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
IBM 360
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:IBM_System/370
gptkb:IBM_System/390 gptkb:z/Architecture |
| gptkbp:instructionSet |
CISC
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| gptkbp:introduced |
1964
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| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:IBM
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| gptkbp:marketedAs |
gptkb:IBM
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| gptkbp:notable_for |
long product lifespan
first family of computers to cover complete range of applications compatibility across models emphasis on upward compatibility introduction of 8-bit byte introduction of channel I/O introduction of decimal arithmetic introduction of floating-point arithmetic introduction of virtual memory (in later models) standardized peripherals use of solid logic technology (SLT) first to use 8-bit ASCII (in some models) first to use 8-bit EBCDIC character encoding first to use COBOL first to use FORTRAN first to use JCL (Job Control Language) first to use PL/I first to use RPG first to use assembler language first to use batch processing first to use channel controllers first to use direct memory access (DMA) first to use disk storage as standard first to use hardware interrupts first to use high-level programming languages first to use magnetic tape storage first to use memory protection (in later models) first to use modular design first to use multiprogramming (in later models) first to use plug-compatible peripherals first to use printer output first to use punched card input/output first to use standard interface for peripherals first to use system diagnostics first to use system documentation first to use system libraries first to use system maintenance tools first to use system monitors first to use system support services first to use system training materials first to use system utilities first to use telecommunication support first to use time-sharing (in later models) influenced computer design for decades introduction of 32-bit word massive impact on computer industry use of microprogramming first computer to use microcode for instruction set |
| gptkbp:operatingSystem |
gptkb:OS/360
gptkb:BOS/360 gptkb:DOS/360 gptkb:MFT gptkb:MVT gptkb:TSS/360 |
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:IBM_700/7000_series
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| gptkbp:projectCost |
$5 billion
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:IBM_System/370
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| gptkbp:used_in |
scientific computing
business computing government computing |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Living_Computers:_Museum_+_Labs
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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