Parallel Computer Architecture

Future Directions

In the course of writing this book, the single factor that stood out most among the

many interesting facets of parallel computer architecture was the tremendous pace

of change. Critically important designs became "old news" as they were replaced by

newer designs. Major open questions were answered while new ones took their

place. Start-up companies left the marketplace as established companies made bold

strides into parallel computing and powerful competitors joined forces. The first

teraflops performance was achieved, and workshops had already been formed to

understand how to accelerate progress toward petaflops. The movi ...