Comments on: Windows for supercomputers likely out by fall

Microsoft aims to have first cluster version of Windows ready in time for supercomputing conference this fall, company says.

[Thomas, David]

FUBAR at Light Speed

--- beyond any recognition.

There are so many undocumented, yet known bugs in 2003, it is
inconceivable to consider the idea of creating a super-cluster
with the OS. Must be some sort of experiment.

As for practicality, i can only laugh.

[Bill Dautrive]

So right

MS needs to stop trying to play with the big boys. They will only get crushed.

[mariusthull]

Three versions of the same OS?

Did I understand this correctly.
There will be a standard version....A version aimed at .Net development....and a thrid version that plays nicely with the other computers?

Wouldn't it be better just to develop a version of Windows 2003 for clusters. Develop tools for integrating it into the existing infrastructure. Create libraries and api's for visual studio that are specific to programs running in a cluster environment?

It sounds like they're rushing another half completed product out the door just so they can have something to sell. Which isn't surprising considering this comment...
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Often, Theimer said, it's more important to have a program as soon as possible than to have it running at peak performance, he said.
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That pretty much sums up Microsofts attitude doesn't it?

Everyone who wants their bank or brokerage firm to handle your money running programs like that raise you hand. How about your auto mechanic, anyone out there okay with taking your car in for service and getting it back so it runs...doesn't run the way it should but it runs?

No?

Okay...okay...okay...::waves his hands:: Your home's oil heater is burning oil. So you call the heater repair man. He fixes your heater but tells you okay your heater is now burning less oil. Do you ...
A. Pay his fee and thank him for a partial job well done.
B. Schedual other appointments in the hopes that eventually your heater will work the way it's supposed to.
C. Pitch a fit and expect the job to be done right.

[Bill Dautrive]

shhh

MS doesn't like common sense. You will make Uncle Bill cry.

Viruses anyone?

Now we all know the "security" of Bill's OS line.

So now if an infected PC with a quite good harware can churn out 10000 infected emails in let's say an hour what do you suppose an 1024 processor cluster could churn out.

And additionally I'm sure many hackers wanted to hack supercomputers, here is their chance.

So now instead of building your own OS based on *NIX to maximise your superserver's performance you doll out some serious cash to Bill to get an unoptimized wreck of an OS that probably needs some good 'ol slowing via antiviruses and such. Two thumbs up. Keep at it Bill.

[Earl Benser]

To err is human....

.. To really err, you need a computer

.. For a real bomb, the computer needs to run Windows

.. At the thermonuclear level, use Windows on a cluster.

[NWLB]

Yeah, don't underestimate MS.

Just think about how super-keen it would be to get a supercomputer to actually melt down.

I wonder how fast the Blue Screen of Death comes up on a supercomputer.

I wonder if Disney is casting Bill Gates in the coming remake of Tron.

They could have Norton play Tron, Steve Jobs could play Flynn....

NWLB
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http://www.nwlbnet.blogspot.com

[sanjef]

Reboot the cluster

I'm sorry but our network is temporarily off-line. We expect the cluster to complete rebooting and reconnecting in about 2 hours.

Windows XP "Cluster F***" Edition (to borrow a term from the military)

[vanox]

I want MS to keep going...

I don't know about the rest of you, but I want Microsoft to keep going. Keep building their OS, integrate everything into it. They should just go for it all...

Why do I say this? Cause it makes my OS X safer since everyone targets Windows. If they stop, then hackers will start to prey on other OSes.

So I say... Keep going MS!!!

[sanjef]

S M, I'm with you!

Speaking as a recent Switcher myself (new 1.8 iMac G5 as of 10/2004), the reason I dumped my 2.8 P4 in favor of a 1.8 G5 was the OS. I'd put the performance ("perceived speed" of the computer) of the G5 on par with the 2.8 P4. It's the operating system that presents the greatest difference for me.

Apple already offers these solutions...

Lets see....hmmm, first off, OS X Server is the same no matter
what, and works fine on clusters. Xgrid already speeds up
cluster programming. On top of that the Xserve G5 offers one
the best cost/performance ratios out there...why wait to get
some crappy windows beta that'll give you a clustered virus???

Isn't XP better then linux?

According to MS vs. linux...Microsoft is better...so now they are admitting that they are creating this with features that have been in linux?? Hmm.. sounds like MS still up to its old games. Lower TCO my anus... "They want it as cheap as Redhat" They think redhat is linux, it is not!

how `bout cluster for xp?

is there even a cluster for it? if so... they should
build one.

this is a jinxt copy(^)

i messed this one up, no edit menu!

how `bout cluster for xp?

they should come out with one for xp. i'm a linux user myself, with plans to build clusters for suse, mac, & xp pro-then access them all using pvn.

another jinxed comment

where's that edit button?

[hemant chahal]

cluster for xp

wow reuel !! it seems to be a great idea ..but wat r u exactly planning for ??

how `bout cluster for xp?

they should build one! i plan on building clusters for suse linux, mac, xp pro-accessing them via pvn using mosix cluster on the suse.

ahh.. this is the right one!

i haven't been in a forum in a while(especially where there's not an edit button next to each reply)!