[comp.compilers] Dataflow compilers

kbreinho@peruvian.utah.edu (Keith L. Breinholt) (04/25/91)

I'm looking for some information or references on programming dataflow
machines.  Any specific literature or references relating to the
following topics would be greatly appreciated. 

-What are the drawbacks to compiling a procedural language versus a functional
 language on a dataflow machine?

-What are the differences in dataflow graphs used for code optimization and
 dataflow graphs used for scheduling instructions on dataflow machines?

-Has anyone written a compiler for a procedural language (such as C or pascal)
 on a dataflow machine? (If so, what language and what machine?)

-Who is currently doing work on dataflow architectures?

Any respones receive my greatest thanks.

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