[rescue] SMP on intel wasteful?

[Joshua D Boyd]

On Wed, Jun 26, 2002 at 01:35:19PM -0400, Dave McGuire wrote:

> > Granted each approach has its niche, clusters are better for
> > non coupled data problems, whereas vector/SIMD machines are better for
> > data parallel problems. Once you have specified your problem, then by al
> > means chose the RIGHT tool to solve it, And let's stop this pissing
> > contest, please.
> 
>   Each approach has its niche, sure...and both approaches ARE niches.
> If they weren't, there'd be vector machines and clusters everywhere.
> 
>   The fact that big Linux clusters get a lot of press does not translate
> to "vector is is hardly used anymore".

Once again a vector machine has gained its rightful place in the
top500 list.  Number 1.

-- 
Joshua D. Boyd