I can count them on the toes of one hand
yup, ZERO, cause windows isn't capable of running them. doesn't say much for these MS powered businesses, they use a lower quality os.
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how many run Windows?
I can count them on the toes of one hand
yup, ZERO, cause windows isn't capable of running them. doesn't say much for these MS powered businesses, they use a lower quality os.
I can count them on the toes of one hand
yup, ZERO, cause windows isn't capable of running them. doesn't say much for these MS powered businesses, they use a lower quality os.
if you go to the graphical representation (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/10187248.stm). then reorder by OS, there are actually 5 of the top 500 running Windows.
I have to admit that is tiny compared to the 470 odd Linux run super computers, but the windows ones are still there
I have to admit that is tiny compared to the 470 odd Linux run super computers, but the windows ones are still there
All good and well, but can I play Pacman on them?
If Pacman is ported to Linux and installed on this computer I'm sure you'd be able to have a very fast game of Pacman.
Actually a better choice would be to let the supercomputer play PacMan and let it record all of the different play options until it found the most optimum one. Just like in War Games. And then it would refuse to play.
Selena: Is your middle name Alice? Just wondering. That reference to rabbit holes.......
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Which particular flavor of Linux do they run? Or do they use a modified version of Linux? I know that NASA has used Debian in the past to troubleshoot different scenarios along with RedHat.
to calculate the results of a supernova? Couldn't it be done on slower computers? Why the urgency? Is there something we are not being told?
Perhaps these people would simply like to see the outcome within their lifetime. Not likely on your typical Spectrum ZX... 
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