Setting up a cluster

[CetiAlphaV]

I have been toying with the idea of setting up a clustered computer just for fun. I recently got my hands on a couple of 486's and some free time. Do you guys have any opinions on what type of cluster to setup (eg beowulf, mosix...) and maybe some tips and encouragement.

 

[Kilowatt]

Type: Mosix
Encouragement: Go for it! 😎

 

[Dantoo]

"Tip" Do what Kilowatt says!! 😀

 

[Russ]

"Tip" Do what Dantoo says!!😀

Russ, NCNE

 

[divide by zero]

Tip, always do what Russ says!

 

[CetiAlphaV]

Thanks for the encouragement. Any reasons in particular for choosing mosix over beowulf.

 

[divide by zero]

Uhhh, Russ?

 

[Kilowatt]

Why did I know you where going to ask that? :Q

With Mosix, you don't have to setup PVM/MPI.

You really won't need it, because I don't see you trying to predict the weather patterns, or plotting the trajectory to pluto, on a bunch of 486s. <hehe>

I'm assuming you have the Mosix Web Site bookmarked.
Go there and click the Application button, that will tell you the things Mosix is good for, and not so good for.

 

[CetiAlphaV]

Hehehe!

Good guess.

Thanks for the info.