Basic HTML version of Foils prepared Sept 19, 1996

Foil 9 II. Major Findings & Recommendations: Findings.

From PetaFlop(JNAC) Overview Presentations -- Results of Studies and Next Steps Sep 19,96 NSTC Committee Presentation -- Sept 19,1996. by Paul Smith DoE


New technology means paradigm shift.
  • Superconductivity technology is example.
Memory bandwidth.
Latency.
Software important.
Closer relationship between architecture and programming is needed.
Role of algorithms must improve.



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