roz@batcomputer.tn.cornell.edu (Ros Leibensperger) (02/13/90)
Trollius Workshop Cornell Theory Center Cornell University Ithaca, NY July 24 - 26, 1990 The Advanced Computing Research Institute (ACRI) of the Cornell Theory Center will be offering a three-day workshop on the Trollius programming environment for distributed-memory multicomputers. Attendees will learn how to program and monitor parallel applications under Trollius Release 2.0. In addition, sessions will be offered on the design of the Trollius operating system, on use of special programming tools, and on porting Trollius. Guest speakers from industry will discuss related develop- ment projects. Attendees will gain hands-on experience with the ACRI's transputer-based multi- computers, and will be given an opportunity to work on individual application programs. Attendees who are committed to using Trollius for existing projects are invited to remain through July 27, for in-depth consulting. Attendees should have previous experience with UNIX systems, and in programming with C or FORTRAN. Previous experience in parallel programming is not required. The workshop will begin at 9:00 am on Tuesday, July 24 and end by 4:30 pm on Thursday, July 26. REGISTRATION: To apply for this workshop, please complete the attached form and send it to the address indicated. Registration is limited to 30 people. The registration fee is $75.00 for academic attendees, and $150.00 for corporate attendees. This includes course materials and refreshments at breaks. Applications and payment must be received by June 12, 1990. Applicants should receive notifi- cation of the final selection by June 22. ACCOMMODATIONS: The following accommodations are within walking distance of the Theory Center Training Facility and many restaurants and shops. Attendees are responsible for their own reservations and meals. Commercial airport limousine service is available. Collegetown Motor Lodge 1/2 mile from Theory Center 312 College Avenue, Ithaca, NY 14850 607-273-3542, $59 - $61 per night Blocks of rooms have been reserved for this workshop -- Please mention this when making your reservation. The Peregrine House Bed and breakfast, 1/2 mile from Theory Center 140 College Avenue, Ithaca, NY 14850 607-272-0919 $62 - 72 per night including breakfast ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TROLLIUS WORKSHOP APPLICATION FORM Name:______________________________ Date:_________________________________ Institution:________________________________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Telephone: ________________________ Electronic Address:___________________ Any special needs (diet, mobility impaired):________________________________ Programming language (check one): __ C __ FORTRAN Previous experience in parallel programming (check one): __ none __ with a parallel environment other than Trollius __ with Trollius Which of the following are you more interested in (check one)?: __ applications programming __ operating systems design Which of the following sessions are you interested in attending (check all that apply)?: __ Linda-style programming with Brenda __ Parallel I/O under Trollius __ CrOS III-style programming under Trollius __ configuring the topology of the multicomputer with Trollius __ advanced Trollius programming in C __ industry research and development using Trollius This form, with payment of $75.00 for academic attendees or $150.00 for corporate attendees (payable to Cornell University), must be received no later than June 12th, 1990, by Donna Smith. E-mail registrations may be sent to donna@tcgould.tn.cornell.edu. Surface mail registrations and payment may be sent to Donna Smith, Conference Coordinator, Theory Center, Cornell University, 265 Olin Hall, Ithaca, New York, 14853-5201, (607) 255-8686. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------