On Nov 4, 2007, at 6:48 PM, Tom Johnson wrote:
> Perhaps a wonderful start, but how do we connect to it? Rail Runner?
My guess is "upload and run and download results". Sorta like our
current render-farm work.
But, for me, the really tough question is, as always: what
architecture do we use for parallel computing software?
For example, do we know what the hardware details are? I.e. what is
the memory/processor topology? Is it a grid? Cluster? Is there an
intel framework of some sort they are promoting? Is there a version
of Java on the device that has processor-per-thread capability?
Unfortunately, "super-computing" is ill-defined as of yet.
So my two cents worth on what we might do with such a critter is to
get a grant for building an ABM architecture, starting with your
basic MVC framework, and then adapting it to the processor/memory
architecture of the intel device.
-- Owen
On Nov 4, 2007, at 6:48 PM, Tom Johnson wrote:
> Perhaps a wonderful start, but how do we connect to it? Rail Runner?
>
> -tj
>
> On 11/4/07, Prof David West <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>
>>
>> it is - David's proposal is derives from and extends the proposal
>> that
>> led to state funding of the supercomputer.
>>
>> On Sat, 3 Nov 2007 16:35:53 -0600, "Jack Stafurik"
>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said:
>>> NM will have a supercomputer that will be free for in-state
>>> residents and
>>> businesses. The link below has the details, but to summarize:
>>>
>>> 1) 3,500 Intel quad-core Xeon processors with 28 terabytes memory
>>> 2) Startup next summer
>>> 3) Housed at Intel in Rio Rancho
>>> 4) Run by state Dept of Info Technology with full time staff
>>> 5) Funded by $42 million from State ($14m this year, $11m next)
>>>
>>> I wonder if this is what Dave Breeker was referring to?
>>>
>>> Jack Stafurik
>>>
>>> http://www.abqjournal.com/news/state/607649nm11-03-07.htm
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