| Bus |
A collection of wires through which data is transmitted
from one part of a computer to another. |
| Byte |
Abbreviation for binary term, a unit of storage capable of holding
a single character. On almost all modern computers, a byte is
equal to 8 bits. |
| C/C++ |
A high-level programming language developed in the mid 1970s;
particularly popular language for personal computer programmers
because requires less memory than other languages.
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| Cluster |
A type of parallel computer that is built from scratch using
mass produced PCs and workstations.
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| Clustering |
Connecting two or more computers together in such a way that
they behave like a single computer. |
| Coarse-Grained Parallel |
Another term for MIMD.
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| Data Parallel |
Another term for SIMD.
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| Distributed Memory System |
In this parallel architecture, each processor has its own local
memory; all the processors are part of a unified network in order
that the data, which is distributed over processors, can be accessed
via message passing between processors. |
| Fine-Grained Parallel |
Another term for SIMD. |
| Fortran |
Acronym for formula translator, FORTRAN is the oldest high-level
programming language; it is still popular today, particularly
for scientific applications that require extensive mathematical
computations.
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