[huskerlug] Re: "Clustering with Mosix"

  • From: Tim Bendt <gimk@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: huskerlug@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2001 17:34:14 -0700 (PDT)

I assume that the standard specifications for a
telecommunications closet would be adequate for this
project, I dont know a link, just look in any
networking manual.


--- Steve Goddard <goddard@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> J.R. and others interested:
> 
> "J.R.Wessels" wrote:
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> > Very good article.  I wonder - and this is a
> question for Steve (our advisor)
> > - - if we could possibly find some room someplace
> to put together an HLUG linux
> > system.  Putting together an HLUG
> beowulf/mosix/(whatever you call em) would
> > be a nice project and selling point for new
> members to join in the action.
> 
> I think this is a great idea.  The real problem is
> finding space.  So,
> help me define the type of space you think will be
> needed:
> 
> How much space?
> 
> Should it be a separate room?
> 
> Who needs access?  That is, is it open to anyone, or
> just a few.  How
> many people need access?  
> 
> Related to the above, how many people will need to
> be in the room with
> the equipment at the same time?
> 
> I am not sure I can find space, but if we can answer
> these questions, I
> can start looking and begging :)
> 
> > Also - another question for Steve - could the
> equipment be aquired from UNL
> > inventory at no cost?  I know ASUN was giving each
> student organization a
> > computer a while back, which may mean we can't do
> that, but just a thought.
> > If anyone else knows, let me know, else I'll do
> some asking around in the
> > ASUN/Student Evolvement offices or maybe UNL IS. 
> The space issue would
> > probably be the biggest hurdle to the project if
> enough people in the group
> > wanted to take it up.  As to what we would do with
> something like this... I
> > have no idea.  It would probably just be a good
> learning experience for
> > everyone involved - which is the purpose of this
> group.
> > 
> 
> Yes, we can some computers.  OK, maybe not
> officially for HLUG, but I
> can get them for my research.  If I happened to
> aquire some old spare
> computers from inventory, I would be happy to let
> HLUG use them :)
> 
> J.R. is right: space is the biggest hurdle.  I
> suggest J.R. check with
> ASUN/Student Involvement, and everyone else should
> be on the lookout for
> unclaimed space!
> 
> > On Friday 27 April 2001 11:51, you wrote:
> > >         Alright probably the last time I'll
> bother you today.  You can see
> > > the idea of clustering intrigues me though. 
> It's about this Byte's
> > > columnist experience with clustering with MOSIX.
> ---Jim
> > > http://www.byte.com/column/BYT20000925S0005
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