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Toaster · 07-07-2001, 10:59 AM

Hello again,
Actually, most parallel tasking systems are mix and match. While a configuration of alike hardware makes the parallel array easier to configure, it is not a requirement. It was common to use several 486 class machines to build an array.
Now, with low/mid level Pentium class systems being sold cheaply, most go this route. NASA used a rather large 486 array of I believe 1000+ systems not so long ago. Often, systems are now PII or P-Pro class systems. P-Pro systems do very well as the P-Pro is optimized for 32 bit code.
BeoWulf software optimization is now being done for the upcoming IA64 Intel CPU due out by the first of 2002. (in beta production now i`m told)

07-07-2001, 10:59 AM	#5
Toaster Member (13 bit) Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Now in Phoenix, AZ. Where next? Only 8 states left to see. Posts: 4,661	Hello again, Actually, most parallel tasking systems are mix and match. While a configuration of alike hardware makes the parallel array easier to configure, it is not a requirement. It was common to use several 486 class machines to build an array. Now, with low/mid level Pentium class systems being sold cheaply, most go this route. NASA used a rather large 486 array of I believe 1000+ systems not so long ago. Often, systems are now PII or P-Pro class systems. P-Pro systems do very well as the P-Pro is optimized for 32 bit code. BeoWulf software optimization is now being done for the upcoming IA64 Intel CPU due out by the first of 2002. (in beta production now i`m told) __________________ 2 goldfish were discussing Mythology. The discussion ended when a goldfish replied: "There MUST be a God, who changes the water?"