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23 Second Kernel Compiles

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the get-yer-lust-on dept.

b-side.org writes "As a fine testament to how quickly linux is absorbing technology formerly available only to the computing elite, an LKML member posted a 23 second kernel compile time to the list this morning as a result of building a 16-way NUMA cluster. The NUMA technology comes gifted from IBM and SGI. Just one year ago, a Sequent NUMA-Q would have cost you about USD $100,000. These days, you can probably build a 16-way Xeon (4X 4-way SMP) system off of ebay for two grand, and the NUMA comes free of charge!"

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  1. Re:42 seconds by kigrwik · · Score: 5, Funny

    Arthur Dent: Ford, I've got it ! "What's the kernel compile time in seconds on an Intel 8-way Xeon ?"
    Ford: 42 ! We're made !

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  2. Great news for mozilla and nautilus... by boris_the_hacker · · Score: 5, Funny

    ... with the advent of this new technology and raw speed, you should actually be able to use them!

    [this is actually a joke]

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  3. Re:Why? by sohp · · Score: 5, Funny

    Never ask a geek, "why?". Just nod your head and back away slowly.