Like distributed computing, clusters are a hot topic in the current computing climate. The reason is simple, with the explosion of Linux and cheaper components it’s actually become quite simple and inexpensive to put together a relatively high-powered cluster. Driving the cluster production is an increased need for computing power as applications are developed for different situations. For example, graphics rendering—often used in films and TV, as well as custom applications—and computer-based modelling of complex environment such as weather systems or DNA, all require vast quantities of computing power...
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