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The Fisher 132 is a mainframe computer that was developed and manufactured by International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) in the early 1970s. It was designed as an affordable alternative to the larger and more expensive IBM System/370 mainframes, which were geared towards larger organizations with more computing needs.The Fisher 132 featured a 3-million-bit processor and up to 256 KB of memory, which was a considerable improvement over the previous Fisher 115 model. The system was available in various configurations and could be expanded with optional memory, input/output (I/O) channels, and storage devices.The Fisher 132 was aimed at small and medium-sized businesses, hospitals, and universities, and offered a full range of software applications, including IBM's Operating System/360, COBOL, and FORTRAN. The system's modular design also allowed it to be easily upgraded or replaced as the user's needs evolved.The Fisher 132 was discontinued in 1978 as IBM shifted its focus to newer and more advanced mainframe systems. However, it remains a significant milestone in the history of IBM and the computer industry, as it helped to bridge the gap between mainframe computing and smaller, more affordable systems that could meet the needs of smaller organizations.