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The mvs 370 tag covers discussions about running the IBM MVS 370 mainframe operating system on modern Windows systems using the Hercules emulator. Topics include the historical significance of MVS as a classic operating system, its public domain availability, and its use as a learning tool for operating system design. Users share experiences setting up MVS 370 on Windows 7 and later versions, highlighting the contrast between vintage mainframe computing and modern cloud-based systems. The tag is relevant for retrocomputing enthusiasts, developers interested in mainframe OS internals, and anyone exploring emulation of legacy IBM environments on Windows.
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    Windows 7 Old and New -- MVS 370 Mainframe on Windows 7

    Hi all I just love this one.:razz: It's just about as far removed from "Cloud Computing" as you can get. A real mix here of Old and New. Using the Hercules emulator you can run your very own IBM MVS 370 Mainframe system on W7 with no probs at all -- the power of even a humble laptop is vastly...
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    • cloud computing computer history design model emulator hercules hex format ibm learning tools machine room mainframe mvs 370 operating system public domain source code system internals tso terminal windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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