9 janv. 1964 - IBM Announced System 360

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The IBM System/360 (S/360) is a family of mainframe computer systems that was announced by IBM on April 7, 1964, and delivered between 1965 and 1978.[1] It was the first family of computers designed to cover the complete range of applications, from small to large, both commercial and scientific.

1.System/360 was aimed at both business and scientific customers and all models could run the same software, largely without modification.

2.It was the first family of computers designed to cover the complete range of applications.

3.The IBM 360 was extremely successful in the market, allowing customers to purchase a smaller system with the knowledge they would always be able to migrate upward if their needs grew, without reprogramming of application software or replacing peripheral devices. Many consider the design one of the most successful computers in history, influencing computer design for years to come.

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