Supercomputer Repossessed By State, May Be Sold In Pieces

1sockchuck writes "A supercomputer that was the third-fastest machine in the world in 2008 has been repossessed by the state of New Mexico and will likely be sold in pieces to three universities in the state. The state has been unable to find a buyer for the Encanto supercomputer, which was built and maintained with $20 million in state funding. The supercomputer had the enthusiastic backing of Gov. Bill Richardson, who saw the project as an economic development tool for New Mexico. But the commercial projects did not materialize, and Richardson's successor, Susana Martinez, says the supercomputer is a 'symbol of excess.'"

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This woman is a fool

[Anonymous Coward]

Susana Martinez, does not understand computer science or what it takes to solve real problems. Just by her very statement she shows her ignorance and can therefore eat a big huge bag of dicks before she talks about what "excess" is.