Chapter 2. Introducing the Mainframe
To understand what the mainframe offers to Linux, you need some basic knowledge of the mainframe's architecture and design. It is difficult to find a concise and easy-to-read mainframe overview. In this chapter, we provide a brief introduction for those who are new to the mainframe.
In this chapter, we discuss the following questions:
How did the mainframe develop?
What distinguishes the mainframe from other platforms?
What does the mainframe of today offer?
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