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Title: Superminis give mainframes a run for their money

Journal Article · · Digital Des.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5106846

The price/performance of mainframe minicomputers has been blurring for several years to the extent that, in some applications a superminicomputer, like Gould's concept 32/8780, can now effectively compete with high-end mainframes such as IBM's 3081 and 3083, high-end Cybers, and supercomputers like the Cray 1. The author looks at various superminicomputers and compares their performance and value. The Harris H800, VAX 11/780 Gould 32, Prime 850, and Data General MV/8000 are among those computers considered.

OSTI ID:
5106846
Journal Information:
Digital Des.; (United States), Vol. 10
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English