Diners, Start Your Processors!

摘要

It's true, Francois, I feel exactly as you do. Although I realize the theme of this issue is high-performance com-putting, when I think high performance, I think race cars. H In a strange way, mon ami, the link is a powerful one. After all, what pushes the boundaries of computing performance like great 3-D simulation? Think of it―high-performance racing driving high-performance computing. One might call that a delicious, perhaps intoxicating relationship, non? Ah, just in time. Our guests have arrived, Francois. Welcome, mes amis, to Chez Marcel, home of fine Linux fare, exceptional wines and edge-of-your-seat racing action. Please sit, and make yourselves comfortable. I hope you enjoy the decor today. I had Francois paint racing stripes on all the tables and chairs in honor of this high-performance computing issue. Francois! To the wine cellar, immediatement! We need something to excite the senses. As I recall from my earlier quality-control tour of the cellar, the 1999 Margaret River Chardonnay from Australia is certainly exciting and has enough spirit to go the distance.