The System/360 was first announced by IBM on April 7, 1964.

 Brief History of the System/360

The System/360, launched by IBM in 1964, revolutionized the computing landscape. It
introduced a standardized architecture across a range of mainframe models, offering
unprecedented compatibility and flexibility.
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customers to seamlessly upgrade to newer models without extensive software redevelopment.
The System/360's diverse lineup, spanning from low-cost to high-performance systems, allowed
organizations to tailor their computing resources to their specific needs and budget constraints.
Its longevity was ensured through IBM's commitment to maintaining compatibility, providing
customers with long-term investment protection.

DOS/360 History - The First Operating System for the System/360

 Disk Operating System/360, also DOS/360, or simply DOS, is the discontinued first member of a
sequence of operating systems for IBM System/360, System/370 and later mainframes. It was
announced by IBM on the last day of 1964. In its time, DOS/360 was the most widely used
operating system in the world.
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