mainframe Last modified: Monday, October 14, 2002
A very large and expensive computer capable of supporting hundreds, or even thousands, of users simultaneously. In the hierarchy that starts with a simple microprocessor (in watches, for example) at the bottom and moves to supercomputers at the top, mainframes are just below supercomputers. In some ways, mainframes are more powerful than supercomputers because they support more simultaneous programs. But supercomputers can execute a single program faster than a mainframe. The distinction between small mainframes and minicomputers is vague, depending really on how the manufacturer wants to market its machines. Sponsored listings System x3650 M2 Server - Read Study about IBM Servers with Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 Series AT&T Tech Support 360 - Save Time and Money for your Small Business with 24/7 AT&T Tech Support. HP Technology at Work Computer Servers Info Resources - Customize a free monthly HP eNewsletter according to your interests. Receive product and driver updates, promotions, news about technology and more!
IBM System/390 site This IBM site offers news, products and services, marketing and network information, and developer solutions for the System/390. Mainframe Service Providers home page MainFrame Service Providers offers IBM S/390 hardware and support services. Their home page provides links to a company profile, technology information and news, and service offerings. Yahoo!'s mainframe page Yahoo!'s directory of mainframes.

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