Mixed views on NEC computer; speed is acknowledged, but some experts say flexibility is lacking

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A leading American computer expert, Jack J. Dongarra, says that the performance of the NEC Corp SX-3 supercomputer far surpasses the performance of its nearest Japanese and American competitors for speeds attained by a single processor system. Dongarra, a scientist at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory and a faculty member at the University of Tennessee, tracks supercomputer performance based on a series of commonly used mathematical operations. Other experts are skeptical about the SX-3, noting that the Japanese lack a capability to harness processors in parallel. According to Cray Research officials, NEC machines are designed to perform well on artificial tests, and test results do not necessarily reflect real world circumstances.

Research, Product information, College faculty, NEC Corp., Public opinion, Supercomputers, Supercomputer, International competition (Economics), Oak Ridge National Laboratory, University of Tennessee, Processor speeds, Functional Capabilities, Japanese Competition, Processor Speed, Tennessee, University of, Dongarra, Jack J., NEC SX-3 (Supercomputer)

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Sun Looks to Wall Street in a Comeback Bid

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CEO Jonathan Schwartz is hoping to revive slumping sales at Sun Microsystems with a marketing campaign for its new operating system that is designed to appeal to Wall Street.

United States, Marketing procedures, Product introduction, New Products/Services, Management dynamics, Executive changes & profiles, Management, Computer industry, Microcomputer industry, Marketing, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Sun Microsystems Inc., SUNW, Company marketing practices, Company business management, Solaris (Operating system), Schwartz, Jonathan (American chief executive officer)

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