Rebirth in America

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Speaking of compatibility, Noyce and the others quickly nodded in agreement and explained: "The compatibility of a computer does not just mean that it is compatible with the computer data produced by cpt company, but that it can be used in functions, uses, and resources." Sharing and other aspects are compatible.”

"You mean, the machine can be connected to the Cray I computer and become an independent terminal?" Seymour asked quickly, and he really got the point. It was indeed the case.

Although IBM's computers are powerful and widely used, after all, there is only one computer. After buying it back, if there are many people who need to use it, even if the machine is powerful, it will not be able to respond to so many work requests immediately.

Therefore, each supercomputer has a limit on the number of users. Once it exceeds a certain range, the running speed of the entire machine will slow down, and in severe cases, it will cause the system to crash. Usually they only allow more than 10 tasks to run in parallel at the same time. If they encounter some urgent tasks, they have to shut down other task processes.

The operations are very complicated, and there is no graphics operating system in this era. Once an emergency occurs, those computer operators will feel crazy.

However, in the architecture designed by Alex, the machine itself, as each terminal, can handle certain trivial tasks. Unless you encounter some complex calculations and need to apply for resource help from a supercomputer, otherwise you can complete it on your own machine.

In addition, each machine can communicate with each other through the Internet, perform some data exchange, and even share resources. More importantly, compared to supercomputers, the price of each unit is almost as cheap as a gift.

As long as those users who have purchased a computer from cpt will buy a few more computers, they will be able to maximize the performance of their computers. In comparison. IBM's computers are quite useless, complicated to operate, expensive and not widely used. Just make a little comparison and you will immediately conclude that cpt's computer is better than ibm's computer.

An excited Seymour learned further. He suddenly clapped his hands and said with a smile: "It's really great! I have a way to improve the computing speed of the Cray I computer!"

These words were very abrupt. Noyce and other young people had no idea what Seymour was talking about. Only Alex was moved after hearing this. After thinking about it carefully, he found that there was indeed a way to suppress IBM in terms of computer computing speed.

"Do you want to..."

"Haha, yes. Alex! I have been thinking about how I can immediately surpass IBM in computer computing speed, and now I finally found a way! Since a Cray I can't surpass them, So how about two, three or even four!”

After listening to Seymour's words. Those eight young people suddenly realized that they wanted to use computer networks to achieve data communication, collaborative work, and resource sharing, so that several computers could handle a problem together and increase computer computing speed in a disguised manner.

In fact, the supercomputer itself is composed of countless computer units. But that was inside a computer, with many CPU-like components working together at the same time. However, in an era without local area networks and the Internet, it was very difficult for different computers to work together.

Maybe someone has thought of this method, but it has never been implemented.

Now Seymour Clay sees Ark's computer. Mutual docking, data interaction, resource sharing, etc. have already been realized. So as long as we further develop the same, we can achieve collaborative work.

Alex should have thought of this method earlier, but he has been busy with various things these days, exhausted his energy and haggard, so he did not think of finding another way to increase the speed of the computer.

In fact, it’s no wonder that he was thinking about building a supercomputer with faster computing speed and more powerful performance. As for Seymour being able to think of it, it is because he has been concentrating on this field and has not been distracted by other things.

At the same time, this method can be regarded as a trick, and it does not really surpass IBM's computer.

When two "Cray I" computers work together, it's not just about adding up their computing power. It's enough to be able to use about 70% of each's computing power.

If more computers collaborate, this ratio may decrease further. The specific situation depends on what architecture Seymour uses to achieve it. The collaborative work between computers will definitely be carried forward in the future.

"Seymour, are you sure it will be done soon?" Alex asked a little worriedly. He didn't want to get into trouble. After all, things are too complicated now. If an accident occurs, the consequences may be very serious.

"no problem!"

Seymour Clay waved his hand, and he became energetic, feeling as if his whole body was on fire.

He added: "Actually, I have had this idea for a long time, but at that time I was thinking about developing the latest model of computer quickly and did not think about it in depth. Now after seeing the machines produced by Ark, this idea has become more and more important." It’s clear and feasible. As long as I can see how your machines are connected to the Internet and what protocols they use, I can basically take care of the rest.”

Alex nodded in agreement. Of course it is feasible. In the field of computers in later generations, some people even came up with a structural model that allowed computers all over the world to collaborate, and their computing power was simply astonishingly powerful. And this is just using those idle machines for calculation.

However, what Seymour is going to do now is definitely not the kind that Alex knows, but a more concise, convenient and fast collaborative working method, which can improve the so-called computer computing speed in disguise.

"Well, if you are like this, I will feel relieved!" A big stone in Alex's heart finally fell to the ground. Since Seymour is so sure, he is naturally sure of it.

Seeing this, Noyce, Moore and other young people were stunned. Among them, some impatient Eugene immediately asked: "Then what should we do with the Ark machine? Do we still need..."

"Ahem!"

"Ahem!"

Noyce and Moore coughed loudly, interrupting Eugene's words, causing everyone to look at them. Some people asked with concern: "What's wrong with you two? Do you have a cold?"

"No no!"

"Cold? Of course not, I just accidentally choked on it just now."

Alex, who knew them very well, had long known what these young men were thinking. It's just that he suppressed these young people too much and controlled Ark Company very well, so he made them obey Alex's words. Now it seems that maybe this is too much, and you still need to loosen the reins appropriately so that the other party can do their best for you.

Thinking of this, Alex said: "Even if Seymour has a way to solve IBM's problem, we still have to launch the machine. It is best to launch it quietly and see how it goes first."

He also had some considerations in doing so. After all, there are two ways to solve the problem, one is ready-made, and the other requires further research. If he could only choose one of the two, Alex might just choose Seymour's method. After all, that solution is the most direct and has the best effect.

Doesn’t IBM claim that their company’s computers are the fastest and most advanced in the world? Well, before they can secure their top position, cpt company has introduced this method of computer collaborative work, allowing those enterprises and research institutes that bought "Cray I" computers to realize the coordination of multiple computers. The computing power is added up.

In this way, CPT Company can announce that the fastest computing computer in the world is still the "Cray I" computer, and it is still the kind that can far surpass IBM's. Once such a thing is announced, it is estimated that IBM will also be unable to sit still.

As for the individuals in Ark Company, they can also spot the opportunity and take advantage of it to launch it. Maybe after the goods are spread out, those who are eyeing it will realize that in addition to supercomputers, there is such a computer market that can compete.

Regarding the abilities of Noyce, Moore and others, Alex is at ease with ten or hundreds of things.

These young people, without Alex's help, were able to create legendary companies like "Fairyboy" and "Intel". Now with Alex's financial and human support, UU Reading www.uukanshu.net and the super-era knowledge from the future as forward-looking guidance, even ordinary talents can produce results quickly. Not to mention these awesome people in the computer industry!

In fact, it is the same!

The machines developed by Ark Company now have performance close to that of the early 1980s, and can realize functions such as copying and printing, multi-machine networking, word processing, audio and video processing, entertainment games, etc. As for software development, Alex did not spin it off and set up a new department.

Alex believes that now that mobile phones have just started, there is no need for an open architecture, and there is no need to take care of so many different models of hardware like Microsoft. All you need to do is produce a machine with complete functions and super performance, and then users will naturally buy it.

He asked ark to develop a closed architecture and use an integrated approach to manufacture production machines. As a result, on the one hand, it can ensure ark's absolute control over the machine, on the other hand, it can reduce the failure rate, production costs, maximize the use of hardware performance, etc.

This direction is correct. As for how the opportunities will develop in the future, Alex can't say yet. He can only take it one step at a time. \u003c!--End of chapter content--\u003e