SGI Demos New Linux Based Supercomputer

Silicon Graphics Inc unveiled a new supercomputer Monday based on Intel's new Itanium microprocessor and Linux. The aim of this new computer is to appeal to a broader audience by providing a system that is "more powerful than anything now on the market" at a lower cost than traditional supercomputers. It's nice to see that an increasing number of high-end manufacturers are realizing the power of Linux in high-end system.