IBM Announces SYSTEM/370 Mainframe Computers (1970)
Introduction of the IBM SYSTEM/370 family of mainframe computers (in 1970) was a pivotal moment in computing history.
1970-06-30 19:00:00 - ibm
This original IBM film describes the origins of the three-seventy and some of its capabilities and advancements over its predecessor the IBM 360.
This full color, partially restored original 370 announcement film describes the thought processes that went into the development of the new IBM SYSTEM/370 advanced architecture. The 370 became IBM's most widely used platform not only for decades. The film is provided for educational and historical purposes and runs about 10 minutes, followed by an Appendix of supporting material and reference sources.
We hope you enjoy this brief taste of the world of computing, as it was, just a few decades past.
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