Debian Powers 512 Node Cluster into Book of Records
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Debian Powers 512 Node Cluster into Book of Records
December 11, 1998
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>> News
Over 512 computers were assembled for the CLOWN (CLuster Of Working Nodes)
system that ran on the night of December 5-6. This cluster used a modified
version of the Debian GNU/Linux distribution (reduced in size to a mere 16
MB, and boot script modifications) to run a combination of PVM (Parallel
Virtual Machine) and several application programs. These programs included
povray (a ray tracing program used to calculate frames for a film), Cactus,
a program that solves the Einstein Equations, which are ten non-linear joint
hyperbolic-elliptical partial differential equations. These are used to
describe Black Holes, Neutron Stars, etc. and are among the most complex in
the field of mathematical Physics.
For more information, please visit the following sites (mostly in German):
http://www.ccnacht.de/
http://www.linux-magazin.de/cluster/
http://www.heise.de/ix/artikel/1999/01/010/
http://europium.oc2.uni-duesseldorf.de/cluster/tech.html
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It is maintained and updated through the work of many users who volunteer
their time and effort.
Linux kernel based operating systems are POSIX based, freely distributable,
and includes features such as true multitasking, virtual memory, shared
libraries, demand loading, proper memory management, TCP/IP networking, and
other features consistent with Unix-type systems. It is used by individuals
and organizations worldwide.
>> Contact Information
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<press@debian.org> or visit the Debian homepage at <http://www.debian.org/>.
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