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360 Revolution
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Video and pictures from the 40th anniversary celebrations of the IBM mainframe (System/360) on April 7, 2004, at the Computer History Museum in Silicon Valley, California.
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Anura Guruge: Mr. SNA
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Guruge's views on the IBM world, XML Web services, grids and autonomic computing.
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Computer Measurement Group
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CMG is a user group focused on performance and resource management, especially for IBM mainframes, with an annual conference and exhibition in North America. Groups link lists local CMG groups worldwide.
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Fujitsu Mainframe Servers
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Manufacturer of IBM mainframe-compatible servers, services, software and storage. Fujitsu acquired Amdahl, originally founded by IBM System/360 architect Gene Amdahl.
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GUIDE SHARE Europe (GSE) UK Region
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United Kingdom region of GUIDE SHARE Europe, a merger of SHARE and GUIDE operations in the UK.
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Hitachi Data Systems
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HDS provides hardware storage systems for multiple platforms, including the IBM mainframe. Related support, software and training is also available.
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IBM Jaguar Tape
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IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape Drive 3592 replaces 3590 MagStar with a non-compatible tape cartridge format, just as MagStar replaced 3480 a decade earlier. Originally code-named Jaguar.
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IBM Redbooks
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Special type of less formal IBM manuals. Useful for users seeking more real-world examples than given in standard manuals. Usually details implementation and experiences of a project to implement IBM software and hardware, but some are conference presentation material. More often now, a few are introductory textbooks on a specific technology: IBM hardware or software product.
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IBM SHARK Disk
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IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Storage Server (ESS) can be used for both mainframe DASD and as a Storage Area Network (SAN) for a broad range of platforms. Originally code-named SHARK.
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IT In-Depth: For Data Center Professionals
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News analysis, technology, editorial, product reviews and pictorial sections covering mainframe, Unix/Linux, software and services.
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zSeries System Programmer Portal
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An IBM site providing mainframe hardware and systems software planning and maintenance information for Technical Support staff.
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64-bit Architecture
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Article by Patrick Mullenon on IBM announcing 64 bit architecture.
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Architecture of the IBM System/360
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1964 article coinciding with the announcement of the System/360 (S/360), the first family of computers to have the same machine architecture as IBM mainframes of today. Written by the S/360's architects: Gene Amdahl, Gerrit Blaauw and Fred Brooks.
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BookManager: IBM Softcopy Reader
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Free Java-based software for Linux and Windows workstations. Used to read IBM manuals in BookManager format, typically on CD-ROM. Replaces IBM Library Reader (ILR).
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Bus-Tech
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Manufactures and markets mainframe connectivity and data movement products, both under their own brand name and as an OEM.
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Computer History: IBM 360/370/3090/390
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A personal history of the IBM mainframe by Lars Poulsen.
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Coupling Facility Structure Sizer: CFSIZER
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A Web-based application used to calculate the size of each IBM software product's structure within a Parallel Sysplex Coupling Facility (CF).
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Dictionary of the Mainframe World
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6000 words and phrases currently in use and from the past, technical and marketing terms, as heard in IBM mainframe computer environments.
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Dinos Web Ring
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Access to over 30 Web sites run by individuals interested in mainframes.
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Disaster Recovery Journal
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Although business continuity is the focus, many articles are mainframe-related. Also hosts an annual conference.
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EMC: Mainframe Offerings
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Storage platforms and software for IBM mainframes.
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Enterprise IS News
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Industry information relevant to organizations with IBM mainframes, covering new and updated hardware and software products, vendor news and industry research. A free news service published every Wednesday, also available by e-mail subscription.
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eServer Magazine, Mainframe Edition
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A bimonthly IBM publication with technical overview and how-to articles and tips, mostly on systems software, with some hardware coverage; plus IBM and non-IBM product news. Written by IBM and non-IBM authors.
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Gallery of Old Iron: IBM S/360, S/370
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Pictures of Central Processing Unit (CPU), channel and control unit front panels from System/360 and /370 mainframes, plus a few System/3, 1401, 1800 and SAGE items from the author's collection.
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Gilbert Saint-flour
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Links to P/390 information and z/OS freeware, as well as Gilbert's own z/OS tools and documentation.
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GUIDE SHARE Europe: GSE
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The merger of the European portion of the IBM user groups GUIDE and SHARE.
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IBM Corporate Archives
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Includes a Search facility. Catalog link then Products and Services includes information on and pictures of many historical pieces of mainframe hardware.
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IBM eserver zSeries Mainframe Servers
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IBM home page for current mainframe computer systems, with links to an overview, software, operating systems, networking, I/O connectivity, solutions, news, events, FAQs, support, education and a library of documents.
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IBM Hardware Internet Library
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Free access to IBM manuals in both Web-based BookManager and Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Mostly IBM mainframe hardware and the software that supports it.
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IBM Offering Information
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Access to all IBM announcement letters, sales manual, press releases, red books, white papers and catalogs, with comprehensive search for most.
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IBM Resource Link
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Convenient access to mainframe hardware and systems software planning and maintenance information. Registration is free, but is restricted to IBM customers, business partners and employees; confirmation takes about two business hours.
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IBM Resources for Mainframe Developers
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IBM programs and information for anyone developing a commercial software product for IBM's mainframe operating systems. Including free software and low cost hardware through PartnerWorld for Developers, developerWorks and other programs.
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IBM Sales Manual
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Organized by product/version, the Sales Manual lists announcement, marketing withdrawal and end of support dates for all releases of software, and relevant parts of the original announcement letter(s). Also lists hardware.
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IBM Worldwide Employee Directory
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Search by name for telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of IBM employees, limited to six results to prevent abuse.
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IBMLink
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Worldwide menu-based access to country-specific IBM information: product descriptions and announcements, and ordering and partner information.
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ITPapers: IBM Mainframe
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A directory of technical white papers, Webcasts, and case studies from IBM and other companies.
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Lawrence Wilkinson's IBM 360/30 Saga
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Getting an old System/360 Model 30 running DOS/360 in 1982 in New Zealand.
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Madison Gifford Technologies: MGT
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Channel extension products extend a multiplexer channel to anywhere in the world. MGT also provides networking/communications consulting.
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Marc Niegowski: Systems Programmer At Large
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Historical mainframe information plus tips and techniques for Assembler and C/C++. From a Systems Programmer specializing in mainframe telecommunications networks.
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Nusantara IT Pro Club
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On-line presentations on various mainframe systems programming topics: hardware, operating system, Assembler and networking.
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Planet MVS
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Covers mainframe hardware and z/OS-related systems software topics. Including a collection of IBM Green Cards.
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search390.com
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IBM mainframe-specific portal, with search engine and browsable categories: hardware, software and education directories; career center, Web links, published articles (some by site staff).
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SHARE User Group
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Independent, volunteer run association providing IBM customers with user focused education, professional networking, and a forum to influence the Information Technology industry.
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StorageTek
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Storage (tape and disk) for the mainframe and other platforms. Including Storage Area Networks (SAN), WORM (Write Once, Read Many) tape and supporting software and consulting.
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Strange Art Projects: IBM System 370
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A student's 1/48 scale model of an IBM System/370 Model 138 computer system, complete with 3800-1 laser printer. Pictures and the story behind it.
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T-Rex - IBM eServer zSeries 990 Mainframe Computer
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IBM laid claim to the T-Rex containing the densest electronics in the world: 3.2 billion transistors in 16 chips on 101 layers of ceramic glass connected to 5000 pins by 500 meters of wire, all in a 3.7" x 3.7" x 0.75" module.
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Technical Support Magazine
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NaSPA's mainframe systems programming-oriented technical journal.
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The IBM 360/67 and CP/CMS
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Tom Van Vleck's history of the IBM System/360 Model 67 computer and the CP/CMS operating system, which later became z/VM.
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The Mainframe Breakfast Network (MBN)
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An informal association of mainframers run by Arcati Research, with monthly newsletter and breakfast sessions in London or Oxford, England. Membership is free.
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Visara International
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Provides SNA, 3270, 5250 and LAN/WAN integration products: displays, printers and controllers, including communication servers and console concentrators.
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Xephon Co-founder Chris Bunyan Passes Away
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A tribute to the late Chris Bunyan, Xephon co-founder and champion of the IBM mainframe.
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z/Journal
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An independently-published mainframe-only magazine covering IBM zSeries hardware and the software that runs on it, including the VSE/ESA, z/VM, z/OS and Linux operating systems. Subscriptions are free in the U.S. and Canada.
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