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Macintosh Clustering

Posted by michael on from the by-the-bushel dept.

HiredMan writes: "Wired is running an article comparing the set-up and admin of Linux Beowulf clusters versus Mac based clusters. Slant of the article is that the Macs are easier to set-up, maintain and are more flexible. They note that the Linux "how to" manual is 230 pages while the corresponding Apple document is a 1 page PDF file. Dauger Research of former Appleseed fame is mentioned as well, of course. MacSlash is also covering the article. Let the on-topic (for once) Beowulf comments fly..."

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  1. Oh my God by blowhole · · Score: 5, Funny

    Finally we may rejoice! For once Apple has surpassed the user-friendliness of Linux! Let the merriment begin!

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  2. Re:Manual length and Macs vs. PC by ryanvm · · Score: 5, Funny

    First things first: I'm a big Mac fan [...]

    Mmmmmmm, Big Macs....

  3. How to set up a Mac cluster by webslacker · · Score: 5, Funny

    Step One: Plug them in.

    Step Two: Turn them on.

    Step Three.... there's no Step Three! There's no Step three...

  4. Meanwhile... by Misch · · Score: 5, Funny

    They note that the Linux "how to" manual is 230 pages while the corresponding Apple document is a 1 page PDF file.

    Meanwhile, documenters have been developing a "What to do with a linux beowulf cluster" list. That document has grown to 230 pages. The corresponding mac list has come up with one idea (And it fits on a 1 page PDF file): "Create a system that allows us to use Photoshop to edit super-high resolution pictures of Natalie Portman eating hot grits."

    (j/k!, and, btw, I'm using a Mac right now. :-)

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