SearchEnterpriseLinux: Cray CTO: Linux Clusters Don't Play in HPC

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"Linux clustering was touted as the next big thing by many vendors last week at ClusterWorld Conference & Expo 2004.

"But supercomputer vendor Cray Inc. scoffed at the notion of putting Linux clusters in the high-performance computing (HPC) category. In fact, Cray showcased a system -- Cray XD1 with Active Manager -- that will compete in performance and price with some Linux clusters upon its release..."

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