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FairfaxIT: Cray readies Linux systems-large-scale cluster

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Jan 29, 2001

“Supercomputer maker Cray today announced plans to offer an
Alpha cluster combining problemsolving speed with powerful
technical data center features, price performance and the Linux
operating system…”

“BioNumerik Pharmaceuticals will use the Cray SV1 to “tackle
even larger quantum chemistry problems critical for creating new
cancerfighting drugs…”

“French carmaker Peugeot Citroen earlier this month also ordered
two Cray SV1 supercomputer systems to add depth to its automotive
design process, bringing to eight the number of SV1 supercomputers
used by the company.”


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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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