[Coco] CoCo Supercomputer Idea

[Roy Lores]

On 1/9/2016 10:52 PM, Cocodemus wrote:
> The last starfighter (1984) used a Cray-X MP, a true supercomputer and is older than any amigas.
>
> I'm afraid the drivewire would eat up all cpu power already...
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jan 9, 2016, at 6:24 PM, Kip Koon <computerdoc at sc.rr.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hi CoCoDemus,
>> I know it would never be a true supercomputer, but that is not the ultimate goal.  It's the idea that intrigues me.  We already have an Operating system that is Multitasking so why don't we take NitrOS-9 to the next level by experimenting with parallel processing as well.  If several Amiga's could be used to create the graphics used in The Last Starfighter movie if I recall correctly, then we ought to be able to do something memorable with our beloved CoCos in whatever form they may be.  Let us try to come up with positive aspects of this project.  I appreciate it.  Thanks for your input.
>>
>> Kip Koon
>> computerdoc at sc.rr.com
>> http://www.cocopedia.com/wiki/index.php/Kip_Koon
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>>
>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Coco [mailto:coco-bounces at maltedmedia.com] On Behalf Of Cocodemus
>>> Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2016 9:00 PM
>>> To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts
>>> Subject: Re: [Coco] CoCo Supercomputer Idea
>>>
>>> Not even a thousand cocos would make a supercomputer. Your pc would still beat it in a wink...
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On Jan 9, 2016, at 5:23 PM, Wayne Campbell <asa.rand at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Interesting idea, but in what way would it work as a supercomputer?
>>>> Would
>>>> NitrOS-9 be modified to be a parallel processing OS? Drivewire4 is
>>>> great, but can we actually share processing between CoCos through the
>>>> Internet using DW?
>>>>
>>>> I like the notion, but need clarity on exactly how it would work.
>>>>
>>>> Wayne
>>>>
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If I maybe so bold why not try to place a chain of 6809 processors on a 
board and get them to work in tandem with each other and repeat the 
process for the gimme chip or whatever else is needed? It would 
certainly save space and would not have to plug 20 or or more CoCos to 
the outlet, just a suggestion on how to go about on this.