IBM set to launch new mainframe computer

[Jeremy Proome]

IBM prepares new mainframe computer

IBM prepare to roll-out a new line of mainframe computers despite the shrinking market

 

[entrepr]

The market is perhaps declining, but at least IBM own it.

I would have thought the computers would be awesome for cloud computing providers - the more power you can pack into your racks, the better. I wouldn't be surprised if the demand actually increased.

 

[cerebus]

I reckon it's time for magnetic tape spools to make a resurgence.

 

[Creepster]

I reckon it's time for magnetic tape spools to make a resurgence.

OMG!can I upgrade???My 8b memory boards are almost full

 

[ponder]

For those that want more information see,
http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/z/news/announcement/20120828_announce.html
http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/z/hardware/zenterprise/zec12.html

 

[marine1]

Can it play Crysis?

 

[Messugga]

Can it play Crysis?

Nope, probably not.

 

[marine1]

Nope, probably not.