[OSM-dev] Openstreetmap and the AMD 48 core contest

[SteveC]

thanks kevin

anyone want to apply for this?


On Mar 8, 2010, at 11:52 PM, Kevin's Hobbies - www.scale18.com wrote:

> Hi Steve,
> 
> I saw this in a recent slashdot submission page and I thought that you guys might be interested.
> 
> What Would You Do With 48 Cores?
> 
> The AMD Server team is kicking March off with a new contest.  We are seeking your best essays, videos, or blog posts documenting how you might use 48 cores.  One winner will be selected and awarded with:
> 
> * Four new AMD Opteron™ processors Model 6174, 12-core (2.2 GHz)
> * TYAN S8812 motherboard: the motherboard is a Tyan S8812 that features 4 processor sockets with the capacity for you to install up to 8 DIMMs per socket
> * one copy of Windows Server® 2008
> 
> Approximate retail value of all prizes is $8,189 USD.
> 
> http://blogs.amd.com/work/2010/03/03/48-cores-contest/
> 
> Cheers,
> Kevin Pickell
> http://code.google.com/p/gpsturbo/
> 
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> 
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Yours &c.

Steve