Slashdot Mirror
Virginia Tech Announces Supercomputer Plans
CousinVinnie writes "Previously noted in this Slashdot story, the administration of Virginia Tech has announced they're puchasing 1100 G5's (another story) in hopes to build a top-10 supercomputer by October 1. Tech will be spending $5.2 million over five years on the project, which should help it pull in more research money." Maybe VT can use the new computers to beef up their web site.
So, would this be like 2200 p4s running at 10ghz?
</steve_jobs>
Mod me down with all of your hatred and your journey towards the dark side will be complete!
hahaha when has the answer to life NOT been told to us by the simpsons?
[I can picture a world without war, without hate. I can picture us attacking that world, because they'd never expect it]
Why is this a troll? I think it is very relavent. Universities around the country have been hitting financial troubles, and they ALWAYS pass this off to the students in some form. Most students are there because of scholarships, part time jobs and financial aid. Very few are there completely on Mommy and Daddy's dollar. When a University builds something like this it is pretty cool, but who is paying for it? I doubt the administration will be taking a pay cut in order to pay for it. Maybe they'll just fire a few professors and put some more on research and grant writing full time, leaving fewer teachers for students. Or maybe they'll just charge every student more money under something like a "reasource fee". Point is, is it really financially responsible for the University to built this big computer?
Space for rent, inquire within
7) ???
8) Profit!!
Those who laugh at you for you having a Mac.. are the people who constantly call you to fix their PC.