THE MAINFRAME: THE DINOSAUR LIVES?
Presented by Brett Slote, Jason Cornish, Josh Elliott
What is a mainframe?
Large and powerful computer that is capable of supporting thousands of users simultaneously Users connect through "dumbterminals" Per
Email Services
Mainframe Messages
Towards the end of the 1970s the Facsimile Machine, more commonly known as the Fax Machine was becoming `the' communications tool for business. The catch cry quickly went from "Have you got a Fax number?" to "What is
Networked Applications
Chapter 11 Copyright 2001 Prentice Hall Revision 2: July 2001
2
The Primacy of Applications
Users only care about applications The other layers (transport, internet, data link, physical) exist only to support applications
Networked Applications
Chapter 11 Copyright 2001 Prentice Hall Revision 2: July 2001
2
The Primacy of Applications
Users only care about applications The other layers (transport, internet, data link, physical) exist only to support applications
RWC 1: Mobile Devices and Wireless Technologies Are a Must-Have: Return on Investment Is No Longer a Concern 1. What are some of the benefits that organizations could realize by connecting all of their employees by mobile devices? Possible benefits c
COMP1200 Perspectives on Computing
Lecture notes by Brendan McKay
COMP1200: lecture 17
2008
1
History of Computing
What is a computer? What essential ideas preceded computer hardware? How did computing technology develop?
COMP1200: lecture 1
School of Business Eastern Illinois University
Basic Computer Networks Configurations
January 22, 2009)
Abdou Illia, Spring 2009
Learning Objectives
Outline Basic network configurations
2
Name kinds of applications that might use each Configura
School of Business Eastern Illinois University
Basic Computer Networks Configurations
Week 1, Thursday 1/10/2007)
Abdou Illia, Spring 2007
Learning Objectives
Outline Basic network configurations
2
Name kinds of applications that might use each
COMP1200 Perspectives on Computing
History of Computing (lecture 3)
Computers are not much use without software. Programming languages. Operating systems. Protocols and standards.
Lecture notes by Brendan McKay
COMP1200: 9.3
2007
1
COMP1200:
COMP1200 Perspectives on Computing
Lecture notes by Brendan McKay
COMP1200: 9.3
2007
1
History of Computing (lecture 3)
Computers are not much use without software. Programming languages. Operating systems. Protocols and standards.
COMP1200:
A Summary of the Evolution of Computers
When asked when the computer was developed, most people think of the 1980's when the personal computer became popular. However, the earliest form of a computing device traces its origins to a time many centurie
Chapter One The Essence of UNIX and Linux
Guide To UNIX Using Linux Third Edition
Objectives
Explain operating systems, including PC, mainframe, and network operating systems Describe the UNIX and Linux operating systems Explain the purpose of UN
Case Study:
MLGW Substation/Transmission Engineering: Why we chose to migrate from mainframe CADAM to a PC workstation with MICRO CADAM software.
Written by: Christer Hargrove Adam Robinson Michael Ray Russell
Memphis Light, Gas, and Water Divisio
Agenda
Overview of UNIX
Purpose of an Operating System (OS) History of Unix OS Characteristics of Unix OS History of Linux OS The Drive for compatibility (POSIX standards)
Attention
These PowerPoint notes are based on Chapter 1 of
Chapter 2
Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. _ 1. A _ consists of two primary elements: the arithmetic/logic unit and the control unit. a. RAID c. central processing unit b. SAN d. magnetic