Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
The social limits of speed: The development and use of supercomputers. |
| Authors: |
Elzen, Boelie, Mackenzie, Donald |
| Source: |
IEEE Annals of the History of Computing. Spring94, Vol. 16 Issue 1, p46. 16p. 6 Black and White Photographs. |
| Subjects: |
Supercomputers, Cray computers, Technological innovations |
| Abstract: |
Focuses on impact of manufacturer-user relationship on development and use of supercomputers. Importance of speed in early computers; Development of Cray-1, Cray operating system X-MP; Changes in customer base since 1960s; Influence of `socio-technical network' on development of computers; Use of network relations to fight competition; Role of Seymour Cray in development of supercomputers. |
| Database: |
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