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Offline Simon

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Supercomputer sets petaflop pace
« on: June 09, 2008, 18:14 »
A supercomputer built with components designed for the Sony PlayStation 3 has set a new computing milestone.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7443557.stm
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Re: Supercomputer sets petaflop pace
« Reply #1 on: June 09, 2008, 23:17 »
Well done Sam!   ;D

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Re: Supercomputer sets petaflop pace
« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2008, 07:34 »
The new IBM monster. Maybe they can simulate a whole rat brain now. We should feed the homeless by cooking food on it's heatsink.
« Last Edit: June 10, 2008, 07:37 by Reno »

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Re: Supercomputer sets petaflop pace
« Reply #3 on: June 10, 2008, 08:59 »
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