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360 Revolution - http://www.computerhistory.org/ibms360_04072004
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.

Anura Guruge: Mr. SNA - http://www.guruge.com
Guruge's views on the IBM world, XML Web services, grids and autonomic computing.

BookManager: IBM Softcopy Reader - http://www-306.ibm.com/software/applications/office/bkmgr/softcopyread.html
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).

Bus-Tech - http://www.bustech.com
Manufactures and markets mainframe connectivity and data movement products, both under their own brand name and as an OEM.

Computer History: IBM 360/370/3090/390 - http://www.beagle-ears.com/lars/engineer/comphist/ibm360.htm
A personal history of the IBM mainframe by Lars Poulsen.

Computer Measurement Group - http://www.cmg.org
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.

Coupling Facility Structure Sizer: CFSIZER - http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/zseries/cfsizer/
A Web-based application used to calculate the size of each IBM software product's structure within a Parallel Sysplex Coupling Facility (CF).

Dictionary of the Mainframe World - http://www.sdsusa.com/dictionary
6000 words and phrases currently in use and from the past, technical and marketing terms, as heard in IBM mainframe computer environments.

Dinos Web Ring - http://www.chopf.com/dinoring.shtml
Access to over 30 Web sites run by individuals interested in mainframes.

Disaster Recovery Journal - http://www.drj.com/
Although business continuity is the focus, many articles are mainframe-related. Also hosts an annual conference.

eServer Magazine, Mainframe Edition - http://www.eservercomputing.com/mainframe
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.

Fujitsu Mainframe Servers - http://www.fujitsu.com/services/computing/server/mainframe/
Manufacturer of IBM mainframe-compatible servers, services, software and storage. Fujitsu acquired Amdahl, originally founded by IBM System/360 architect Gene Amdahl.

Gilbert Saint-flour - http://home.comcast.net/~gsf/
Links to P/390 information and z/OS freeware, as well as Gilbert's own z/OS tools and documentation.

Hitachi Data Systems - http://www.hds.com/products_services/storage_systems/enterprise_storage
HDS provides hardware storage systems for multiple platforms, including the IBM mainframe. Related support, software and training is also available.

IBM Corporate Archives - http://www-03.ibm.com/ibm/history/
Includes a Search facility. Catalog link then Products and Services includes information on and pictures of many historical pieces of mainframe hardware.

IBM Jaguar Tape - http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/storage/tape/3592/
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.

IBM Mainframe Servers - http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/z/
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.

IBM Redbooks - http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/
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.

IBM Resource Link - http://www.ibm.com/servers/resourcelink
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.

IBM Resources for Mainframe Developers - http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/z/developers/
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.

IBM SHARK Disk - http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/storage/disk/ess/
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.

IT In-Depth: For Data Center Professionals - http://www.itindepth.com
News analysis, technology, editorial, product reviews and pictorial sections covering mainframe, Unix/Linux, software and services.

ITPapers: IBM Mainframe - http://www.itpapers.com/search.aspx?&scid=261
A directory of technical white papers, Webcasts, and case studies from IBM and other companies.

Marc Niegowski: Systems Programmer At Large - http://www.marcsweb.com
Historical mainframe information plus tips and techniques for Assembler and C/C++. From a Systems Programmer specializing in mainframe telecommunications networks.

Planet MVS - http://planetmvs.com
Covers mainframe hardware and z/OS-related systems software topics. Including a collection of IBM Green Cards.

The 360 Revolution - ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/eserver/zseries/misc/bookoffer/download/360revolution_040704.pdf
IBM's 40th anniversary book, by Chuck Boyer, detailing the history of the System/360; IBM mainframes today are still software-compatible with the System/360.

The IBM 360/67 and CP/CMS - http://www.multicians.org/thvv/360-67.html
Tom Van Vleck's history of the IBM System/360 Model 67 computer and the CP/CMS operating system, which later became z/VM.

The Mainframe Breakfast Network (MBN) - http://www.arcati.com/mbn
An informal association of mainframers run by Arcati Research, with monthly newsletter and breakfast sessions in London or Oxford, England. Membership is free.

Visara International - http://www.visara.com
Provides SNA, 3270, 5250 and LAN/WAN integration products: displays, printers and controllers, including communication servers and console concentrators.

Xephon Co-founder Chris Bunyan Passes Away - http://www.itindepth.com/Chris%20Tribute.htm
A tribute to the late Chris Bunyan, Xephon co-founder and champion of the IBM mainframe.

z/Journal - http://www.zjournal.com
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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