Re: Roadrunner Supercomputer using 12,960 CELL Processors Hits 1 PetaFlop (1000 TeraFlops) of double-precision FP Performance

"AirRaid" <AirRaidJet@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> Yes, this is cross-posted, because IMO it deserves to be.  This is a
> milestone in computing performance, thus, IMO, it should be as widely
> posted as possible.
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> This isn't spam whatsoever, so if you want to get pissed that it's a
> cross post, okay,
> just don't think it's spam.
>
> I posted about the Roadrunner supercomputer back in September 2006
> when it was announced. Now it's up and running.
>
>
 Nothing special about it tbh.
If we had moved into DNA, Chemical, or Optical processors to manage such a
task then I would say it is special..
The fact that they have managed to bolt on different types of processors
onto a board (think GPU, CPU, and MMPU) and then link the boards together
(Think NIC) really doesnt show any innovation.

I know my example isnt the same as what we have going on in these servers,
but in essence, anyone who wants to throw  400m into a project can see
them
double what this kit is doing, so it's nothing but a monetary step.

(damn your HTML original post)