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Re: Parallel computing?

From: Vaughan Pratt <>
Date: Wed, 03 Mar 1999 23:22:51 -0800

>I was thinking about the JUMPtec board (the matchbook sized one) and this
>group at NASA that purchases hoards of PCs (literal, desktop PCs.. why
>they aren't using embedded rack version, I have no idea) to create the
>next-generation super computer.. and wondering.. how about using multiple
>JUMPtec boards to create a really powerful, parallel processing
>supercomputer.. that you can wear on your belt?  LOL.

A similar configuration would be 233 MHz CardPC's from Cellular Computing.
Cycles/cc (the reciprocal of average displacement for a motorcycle gang)
for such a Beowulf works out about the same as with JUMPtec's, which
are about 1/5 the compute power in 1/5 the volume.

>I am imaging a bandolier of motherboards.. slung across the torso...

...while swinging from a vine in a loincloth with a cutlass between
your teeth?  Great theme for a new PC game.

Vaughan

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