We (TAB of NSW as it was then) had a pair of these old dears(360/44s, that is). We actually had the 'Commercial Feature" which gave you LM/STM, BXLE and BXH implemented in hardware, but the storage-to-torage and packed decimal instructions were all emulated (slowly!) via an IBM supplied program ( the emulator deck) which was a stand alone program you had to ipl into extension storage. We were not allowed to use these instruction in our online system, (not surprisingly!)
Philip Steele EDS Tabcorp Account 495 Harris St Ultimo NSW 2007 Tel: +61 2 92181241 E-mail:[EMAIL PROTECTED] We deliver on our commitments so you can deliver on yours. -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick Fochtman Sent: Friday, 16 May 2008 11:12 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Old hardware (Was: Mainframe programming vs the Web) --------------------------<snip>--------------------- The Model 75 was the smallest machine that implemented the System/360 instruction set in hardware, so it was correspondingly expensive. ------------------------<unsnip>-------------------- Let's not forget the 360/44. Except for the LM/STM/BXLE/BXH and Commercial Feature, it was a hardware-based instruction set. Implementation of the Commercial Feature was, and is, a whole different discussion. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html ******************************************************* PLEASE NOTE: This internet email message has been checked for viruses and appropriate content to ensure it complies with TABCORP's electronic communication policy. ******************************************************* *********************************************************************************** The information in this e-mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended to be confidential and for the use of only the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. The message and files may be protected by legal professional privilege, or other legal rules. The confidentiality of and privilege applying to this message and files is not waived if this message or files has been sent to you by mistake. If the reader of this message or files is not the intended recipient, you are notified that retention, distribution or copying of this message and files are strictly prohibited. If you receive this message or files in error, please notify us immediately by telephone or return e-mail and delete all copies from your computer system. It is the recipient's responsibility to check this message and files for viruses. Thank you. *********************************************************************************** ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
