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Transmeta Meets Blades

The Griller writes "Gordon Bell, one of the creators of VAX, and Linus Torvalds were at the launch of a new supercomputing platform at the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Based on Crusoe processors from Transmeta and running a version of linux, it is aimed at being cheaper than conventional supercomputers by requiring no cooling and lower maintenance. " Basically, it's blade clustering, using Beowulf.

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  1. imagine by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    A penis bird cluster of these

  2. Re:Just Imagine... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    I can imagine. And I think it would look something like this!

    By the way, this is the FIRST POST WITH A GOATSE LINK in the article.

  3. I'll bet that I am first by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    ..to immagine a beowulf cluster of those...

  4. Is LINUX a machination of Satan? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Hello,

    Recently I've been introduced to an operating system known as Linux.
    Lured by its low cost, I replaced Windows 98 on my computer with Linux. Unfortunately the more I use it the more I fear that this "Linux" may be an insidious way for the Dark One to gain a stronger foothold here on Earth. I know this may be a shocking claim, but I have evidence to back it up!

    To begin with, Linux runs numerous background processes. These processes are usettlingly termed "demons." Furthermore in order to start or stop these "demons" a user must execute a command called "finger". By "fingering" a "demon" one excercises an unholy power, much the same way that the Lord of Flies controls his black minions.

    Every file or directory created on LINUX systems has some permissions. The owner of a file can assign various permissions, allowing or prohibiting access to that directory or file.

    When you make a new directory in LINUX, it automatically sets '666' as the permission level. Also, if you want to browse CDs in LINUX, you have to change /dev/cdrom to '666'!

    '666' in Linux means 'give myself permission, give groups permission, and give everyone permission'! I've HAD it with all this permissiveness!"

    Also consider some of these other Linux commands: "sleep", "mount", "unzip", "strip" and "touch". All highly suggestive in a sexual
    nature. I know that our Lord cannot approve of these, and I urge them to be renamed to something appropriate to the Christian community.

    Fourth, Linux uses a flavor of DOS known as Bash. Bash is an acronym for "Bourne Again Shell". On the surface this would appear to be supportive of the Lord. However, remember that even Satan can quote the bible for his own purposes! While I believe Linux may be born-again, its obvious by the misspelling of "born" that its not born-again in an Christian church. Will the lies ever cease?

    Additionally, one of the main people involved with the GNU Free Software Foundation supports contraception and abortion. His web site even advocates government support of contraception. He also wears fake halos, and has quips about his made-up church that relates to his free software. I find such blasphemy to be extremely unsettling.

    One must also remember that the creator of Linux, a college student named Linux Torvaldis, comes from Finland. I'm sure all the followers of Christ are aware of the heritical nature of the Finnish: from necrophilia to human sacrifice, Finnish culture is awash in sin. I find little reason to believe anything good and holy could arise from this evil land.

    Finally, let us remember that there is an alternative to using the Satan-powered Linux. I think history has shown us that Microsoft is quite holy. I'm told that its founder, William Gates is a strong supporter of our Lord and I encourage my fellow Christians to buy only his products to help keep the Devil at bay.

    I wish I had more time to expound upon my findings. Unfortunately a family of Jews has moved in across the street and I must go speak to them of Jesus Christ before they are condemned to eternal hellfire.

    Please investigate this as you see fit and I'm sure you'll reach the same conclusions that I have.

  5. Re:I've got to wonder by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    yeah man! Intel sux0rs because they have to slow down the clock, but Transmeta rul3z because they can dynamically adjust their clock rate!! GO TRANSMETA (please)

  6. |I55 |\/|Y 455 by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    The RIAA can kiss my ass. I just bought a fucking 160GB harddrive.

    Fuck yeah!

  7. Imagine a... by The+Pi-Guy · · Score: 0, Troll

    Imagine a Beowu-- agh, forget it...

  8. Old joke by sydneyfong · · Score: 0, Troll

    Imagine those imagining a Beowulf cluster of these!!!

    --
    Don't quote me on this.