History of Unix Trivia

History of Unix Trivia

It’s an understatement to say that the mainframe has come a long way since its inception in the mid-20th century. And while some of the mainframe’s evolution took place incrementally, other developments were more revolutionary. The introduction of UNIX falls into the...

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Mainframe Trailblazers – Part 4

Mainframe Trailblazers – Part 4

Here at Planet Mainframe, January is the month to focus on talent and training, and this week’s Trivia quiz follows suit with a quiz on some of the big talents that blazed the trail of the mainframe. These innovators have left an indelible mark on mainframe computing,...

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Mainframe Trailblazers: Jean Sammet

Mainframe Trailblazers: Jean Sammet

This week’s edition of Trivia Challenge focuses on the career of one of the twentieth century’s legendary mainframe trailblazers, Jean Sammet.  Being born a female in 1928 didn’t exactly make for an easy path to an award-winning career in computer technology, but...

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Mainframe Pioneers: John von Neumann

Mainframe Pioneers: John von Neumann

At the Planet Mainframe trivia challenge, we’re always up for a bit of mainframe pioneer history! Today we’re looking at the life of John von Neumann (1903–1957), a brilliant and versatile thinker whose work touched many areas of science and technology.  Born in...

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Zowe: History & Significance Trivia

Zowe: History & Significance Trivia

Earlier in February, Planet Mainframe had the opportunity to sit down with Elliot Jalley, Product Manager at Broadcom’s R&D Center in Prague, to discuss Zowe’s pivotal role in mainframe modernization.  Zowe is a groundbreaking initiative that enhances...

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