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Compaq.com: Alpha Linux Beowulf Testdrive

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Dec 30, 1999

“Want to try the latest technologies over the Internet? This
program allows you to test drive some of the hottest operating
systems and hardware available today. If you’ve always wanted to
try out Compaq’s exciting 64 bit Alpha technology or 32-bit
ProLiant servers– do it here. Want to get time on SMP ProLiants–
do it here. Want to try different flavors of Linux – do it here.
Just click on the “New Technology” you’re interested in on the side
navigation bar and fasten your seatbelt!…”

We are proud to announce the addition of an Alpha Linux
Beowulf cluster in the Compaq Testdrive program. We have set up an
eight node cluster of XP1000s for developers to try their
applications on.
We have the latest release of Compaq FORTRAN
installed as well as MPI. Compaq C (BETA) is also installed and
will be replaced with the released version when it is
available….”

“The Compaq AlphaStation XP1000 is the capstone of the
Professional Workstation family. This AlphaPowered workstation
incorporates the latest in Alpha processor technology and delivers
award-winning performance. But don’t take our word for it, register
today for the Beowulf Testdrive and see for yourself. Please note
that due to the nature of Beowulf we may be forced to limit the
number of connections at any given time. We will do our best to
accomodate as many users as possible.”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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