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Canada to Launch Countrywide Virtual SuperComputer

Posted by chrisd on from the even-quebec-will-be-involved dept.

LadyCatra writes "A serious shortage of world-class computing power in Canada prompted University of Alberta scientists to create the next best thing -- a countrywide, virtual supercomputer. On Nov. 4, thousands of computers from research centres across the country will be strung together by a U of A effort to create the most powerful computer in this country. The full story is here"

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  1. Re:Use of Supercomputer by Mignon · · Score: 1, Flamebait
    I was wondering myself what use a supercomputer would be for Canada. I mean, as far as I know they don't have a nuclear weapons testing program, and how hard is weather prediction in Canada, anyway?

    "Cold again, eh?"

    Reminds me of the weather forecaster character that I think was played by Steve Martin in "The Single Guy," who pre-recorded his LA weather forecasts.