A mainframe computer is a large, high-speed computer that supports numerous workstations. It serves as the primary memory of a computer system. Mainframe computers can cost between several thousand to several million dollars and were typically used by scientists and large companies. Mainframes support features like virtual storage, multiprocessing, spooling, batch processing, and time sharing. They are capable of handling hundreds or even thousands of users simultaneously and hold the majority of data stored on Earth.

1. By: Tasnim Jannat

2.  A large high-speed
computer that is
supporting
numerous
workstations.
 It is the primary
memory of a
computer.

3.  Virtual Storage
 Multiprogramming
 Spooling
 Batch Processing
 Time Sharing

4.  A mainframe computer cost anywhere
between several thousand and several million
dollars.

5.  Generally scientists or very large companies.

7.  Linkedin Mainframes
 Hyerborean Mainframes
 ENIAC Mainframes

8.  If a mainframe is programmed correctly then
it can handle hundreds of users. It’s a multi-
user system around in universities and
businesses.
 The latest ones can support over 25,000
users.

9.  IBM operating systems run on mainframes.

10.  Mainframes are expensive because it’s the
main part of operating systems.

11.  Yes I do use a mainframe in my daily life.
 When I’m on any social networking
site, WikiAnswers, or Wikipedia, I’m using a
mainframe.

12.  The mainframes hold approximately 70% of
the entire data stored on Earth.
 It takes 3 full days for a mainframe to get up
and running.
 Earlier mainframes were provided with cool
pipes through which cold water was passed
to cool the system.
 Most of the people working on a mainframe
has never seen the mainframe.