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<DIV><FONT size=2>Does anybody think this type of system would be useful
as a beowulf node?:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>-dual 500mhz PowerPC 7410 w/ 2mb cache</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>-two SODIMM SDRAM slots</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>-onboard IDE ATA/100</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>-onboard nVidia GeForce2 Go graphics</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>-onboard 10/100/1000 ethernet</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>-netbootable without any system modification
(OpenFirmware)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>When programs are compiled correctly, and written with AltiVec
instructions, theoretically up to 3.6 gigaflops can be acheived. This
system, 1U rackmount, under $2500 each. Would this be a good idea for a
beowulf? I'm developing these as servers, and the thought came up to see
if they would be a good idea. I'd enjoy feedback.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Sam Harper</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>President, Tibernia</FONT></DIV>
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