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Linux Claims 4 of the Top 5 Supercomputer Spots
Anonymous Coward writes to tell us that the November 2005 list of supercomputers has been published. Certainly something to note is that four of the top five use linux. Relatedly Multiflow writes "CNET is reporting that the number of supercomputers on the Top500 list which use Intel Itanium 2 microprocessors has fallen by almost 50% in the past year. While new higher performance Itanium chips are in the pipeline, the article reports that 64 bit Xeons and Opterons have increased their representation on Top500."
These aren't off the shelf desktops.
What else would you expect them to run, windows ME?
perpetually dwelling in the -1 pits
I hate to break it to you, but the term "Unwashed masses" couldn't describe the Linux user base more accurately. =)
Yes, but is it ready for the desktop?
(Hint to the OSS-monkeys: the answer is not "Of course; it has at least 157 different window managers and 476 different toolkits, each prettier than the other, so it must be ready!!!1!!")
We can rule out top500.org's web server...
Apple's customers are like no others -- a rich blend of the most sociologically elite with those seeking elegant, simple computing. ... Unlike users of Intel/Windows computers, a significant portion of Apple's users are active, exploratory, avant-garde and early adopters . The activities they enjoy are unique in the the way that they more often incorporate rich media such as video and music as well as more active prosumer behavior than many more passive Windows [and Linux] users.
With above-average household income and education levels, the Mac population [is] very attractive [intellectually as well as physically.]
Well, if Sony hadn't went off and got caught they would have the largest supercomputer and it would be running Microsft Windows!
that may be so... but 9 out of 10 microsoft surveys clearly point to linux not being ready for prime time.
could withstand the mighty power of a Slashdotting!
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"Nine times out of ten, starting a fire is not the best way to solve the problem." - my wife
Does it run....
D'oh.
Image a Beowolf cluster...
D'oh.
DYWYPI?
everyone should use the kernel... otherwise their system won't run.
you need some persistence at first, but once you get good at finding howtos and following directions it gets easier.
Am I the only one looking at the top 5 going "USA! USA! USA! USA!" with the Hulk Hogan theme song "I am a real American!" playing in my head? Probably. Think the Japanese aren't planning a new super-duper computer that will accurately predict the precise location Godzilla will destroy?
Well done linux, i yearn for the day when the headlines read
Female Linux Users Claim 4 of the Top 5 Supermodel Finalists
That link for AIX points to IBM's website.
Try here instead.
I hate it when you long-haired smellies pass off false information for truth.
Sincerely,
Anonymous
You jest, but Microsoft actually does have a horse in this race.
Breakfast served all day!