Re: What is an IBM Power Server really? -- MIDRANGE-L

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Subject: Re: What is an IBM Power Server really?
From: John Yeung <gallium.arsenide@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2018 18:28:41 -0400
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On Wed, Jun 13, 2018 at 5:50 PM, Justin Taylor <JUSTIN@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

When people describe my IBMi system as a mainframe, I don't correct them. It's not accurate, but for them it's something they can conceptualize.

I agree this is an acceptable oversimplification for most people.
Heck, I am not clear myself on the differences between mainframe and
midrange. Wikipedia says "midrange" is merely a newer term for
"minicomputer", and that the definition of minicomputer has always
been fuzzy.

John Y.

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