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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"

7 of 188 comments (clear)

  1. This is a good idea! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    Yes it is, it really is!

  2. Beo..wait. by Afrosheen · · Score: -1, Redundant

    Imagine a beowulf cluster of these!

    Oh..wait, nevermind.

  3. Imagine... by tsa · · Score: -1, Redundant

    a Beowulf cluster of these!

    Sorry...

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    -- Cheers!

  4. l337 Canadians.. by EvilCabbage · · Score: -1, Redundant

    ... its a beowulf cluster, aye.

  5. Wow by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    I had no idea Skynet was Canadian.

  6. Imagine a Beowulf cluster of these by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    *oh*, it is a Beowulf cluster! :)

  7. Imagine.... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    a beowulf cluster of those!!!

    *ducks*

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