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More on Grid Computing and Gaming

Posted by michael on from the weakest-link dept.

securitas writes "Sony, IBM and Butterfly.net will announce and demonstrate a new grid computing network for PS2 online gaming at the Game Developers Conference next week. The network is based on Linux and the Open Grid Services Architecture (OGSA) and is designed to support millions of players. This is believed to be the first major consumer application of grid technology. Read the details at the NY Times, CNET and the Washington Post."

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  1. Question by HiQ · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Does anyone know how such a grid could be heated up and poored down one's pants?