Jack Dongarra <dongarra@anl-mcs.arpa> (03/07/87)
Argonne National Laboratory has set up an Advanced Computing Research Facility (ACRF) for the study of parallel computing. It currently features an 8-processor Alliant FX/8, a 20-processor Encore Multimax, a 24-processor Sequent Balance 21000, a 32-processor Intel iPSC hypercube machine, and a 16-processor Intel iPSC hypercube with vector processors. Local projects utilizing the ACRF include investigations in parallel logic programming and parallel linear algebra and the development of portable parallel programming methodologies. To encourage use of the ACRF as a national user facility, Argonne is sponsoring various classes to familiarize potential users with the ACRF multiprocessors and with parallel programming in general. The next class will be held on March 11 - 13 and another April 29 - May 1. The first two days will cover parallel programming on the Alliant, Encore, Sequent, and Intel computers; the third day will be devoted to consideration of each attendee's particular project. Fortran will be emphasized as the primary programming language, although C will be discussed. This will be a hands-on class; at its completion participants will have written and run a number of programs on each machine, and should be familiar with the ACRF environment. Those interested in the March or April class should contact Teri Huml Mathematics and Computer Science Division Argonne National Laboratory Argonne, IL 60439-4844 (312) 972-7163 huml@anl-mcs.arpa There will be no charge for this class, nor is any financial support for attendees available.