Title :
Characterizing the advantages of massively parallel computing
Author :
Hord, R.M. ; Kraay, T.A. ; McMahon, E.P.
Author_Institution :
MRJ Inc., Oakton, VA, USA
Abstract :
The authors discuss the advantages of massively parallel processing (MPP) in general. Algorithmic solutions for difficult problems are stressed. The cost of programming and training is also discussed
Keywords :
parallel processing; programming; advantages; algorithmic solutions; massively parallel computing; programming; training; Application software; Business; Computer applications; Computer science; Concurrent computing; Digital arithmetic; Digital audio players; Government; Parallel processing; Space technology;
Conference_Titel :
Frontiers of Massively Parallel Computation, 1988. Proceedings., 2nd Symposium on the Frontiers of
Conference_Location :
Fairfax, VA
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-5892-4
DOI :
10.1109/FMPC.1988.47511
