HTML version of Scripted Foils prepared 26 January 97

Foil 89 PetaSoft Findings 3) and 4) -- Using Memory Hierarchy

From Variety of Foils Used Starting January 97 General -- 1997. by Geoffrey C. Fox *
1 3)One needs a machine "mode" which supports predictable and controllable memory system leading to communication and computation with same characteristics
  • Allow Compiler optimization
  • Allow Programmer control and optimization
  • For instance high performance would often need full program control of caches
2 4)One needs a low level software layer which provides direct control of the machine (memory hierarchy etc.) by a user program
  • This for initial users and program tuning
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