Statements (53)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
mainframe computer
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gptkbp:address_space |
24 bits
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gptkbp:announced |
IBM headquarters, Poughkeepsie, New York
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gptkbp:architecture |
gptkb:System/360_architecture
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
IBM 360 series
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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:leader |
gptkb:Fred_Brooks
gptkb:Gerrit_Blaauw gptkb:Gene_Amdahl |
gptkbp:length |
32 bits
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gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:IBM
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gptkbp:marketedAs |
gptkb:System/360
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gptkbp:notable_for |
long product lifespan
compatibility across models introduction of 8-bit byte introduction of channel I/O introduction of floating-point arithmetic introduction of multiprogramming introduction of virtual memory (in later models) support for both commercial and scientific applications use of microprogramming first family of computers designed to cover complete range of applications influencing computer design standards introduction of 9-track magnetic tape introduction of EBCDIC character encoding introduction of disk storage (IBM 2311, 2314) large installed base massive development cost revolutionizing computer industry standardization of peripherals use in NASA Apollo missions use of SLT (Solid Logic Technology) first computer family to implement byte-addressable memory |
gptkbp:notableModel |
gptkb:IBM_System/360_Model_30
gptkb:IBM_System/360_Model_40 gptkb:IBM_System/360_Model_50 gptkb:IBM_System/360_Model_65 gptkb:IBM_System/360_Model_75 gptkb:IBM_System/360_Model_91 |
gptkbp:operatingSystem |
gptkb:OS/360
gptkb:DOS/360 gptkb:TSS/360 |
gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:IBM_700/7000_series
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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:SCP_(System_Control_Program)
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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