This sounds like fun, but I think we need to set a goal for what we
are trying to accomplish. It's one thing to build a cluster, but how
much better to build a machine or network that will serve some useful
purpose. Personally, I like the idea of donating a capable and useful
network to a deserving non-profit, or something like that.
At 07:58 PM 9/20/00 -0700, "Timothy L. Bolz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>I think a reoccuring item has been a beuwolf cluster. Beuwolf
>cluster,beuwolf cluster...... I know we can do it. We will need hardware
>of course. I'm not sure how many computers you actually need to get one
>of these puppies up and running. Could someone respond to what we would
>need to get a small beuwolf cluster up and running? Do we need
>486's or pentiums? Do they need a hard drive? How large if they do? How
>much memory? Do they need a floppy? I know they do need a nic card.
>Does it use a hub? If we know what we need, anyone on the list can say
>what they are willing to commit to bringing or donating to the user group.
>We can call it beuwolf stone soup. I'm sure Stan would love to show off
>a beuwolf cluster and possibly use it. Wow are you excited... I am.
>I can see an article in the paper about us. I know everyone would
>love to do it. I know Seth, Mike, Randolph are a given but I can see
>Woody, Matthew, Bob and everyone else wanting to give it a go. I want to
>see the power and say. "Yeah, I helped build a beuwolf cluster." Am I
>ranting..
