EPISODE · Apr 6, 2023 · 21 MIN
Ep. 20: IBM introduces the 360 System
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How often would you replace your computer if the newest model wouldn't work with your monitor, keyboard, or mouse? This is the core of the issue IBM was trying to solve when they developed the 360 System, as Faith and Deividi discuss in This Week in Tech History. It was a huge risk that ultimately paid off, and introduced the idea of interchangeable computer components to the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How often would you replace your computer if the newest model wouldn't work with your monitor, keyboard, or mouse? This is the core of the issue IBM was trying to solve when they developed the 360 System, as Faith and Deividi discuss in This Week in Tech History. It was a huge risk that ultimately paid off, and introduced the idea of interchangeable computer components to the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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