08-30-2005, 11:19 PM

If I remember correctly Xgrid has been used to creat a super computer...
If this is the case.. will a powermac G5 using Xgrid get to share processor power with the new intel macs that are coming out...

08-30-2005, 11:24 PM

I don't see why not... It's the same OS... Plus everything is managed over the network by a single machine running OSX Server. So I would assume the processing is done independant of the client's processor. It's basically just crunching numbers. It isn't actually running individual software.

08-30-2005, 11:49 PM

This thread reminded me of a supposed quote made by super-computer pioneer Seymour Cray.
Upon finding out that Apple used one of his Cray XMP/28 Supercomputers for hardware design of a new Macintosh, he was alleged to have said, "That's interesting, because I'm designing the next Cray with an Apple!"

08-31-2005, 12:06 AM

Originally Posted by D3v1L80Y

This thread reminded me of a supposed quote made by super-computer pioneer Seymour Cray.
Upon finding out that Apple used one of his Cray XMP/28 Supercomputers for hardware design of a new Macintosh, he was alleged to have said, "That's interesting, because I'm designing the next Cray with an Apple!"

Thats actually a very interesting quote...
The reason I asked this question is becasue I am getting a powermac G5 and want to buy a couple over time to have a more powerful processing computer (a mini super computer) and since i am planning on doing this over time I know that I am going to hit a intel mac soon and did not want to hit a brick wall when this happend.

08-31-2005, 06:53 AM

you should be fine aslong as the SW that your using supports Xgrid and they implement Mactel and PPCMac support into the next version of mac os server

08-31-2005, 09:44 AM

Ok thank you... the first powermac on this mini super computer I feel like building is going to be a dual 2.7ghz powermac G5... I plan on buying it with in a couple months.. I just have to full fill my end of the deal between me and my dad.

08-31-2005, 10:47 AM

hmm well what ever your doing to get you dad to buy you a dual2.7 Ghz mac let me know so i can try it on my mac lol

08-31-2005, 10:51 AM

I have to start concentrating on things in school and some things at home... lol.. just some small stuff, but he knows I need it for school since I am in AMwired (morning tv show for my school) and TV 2 (both are college level classes and most of the people who graduate from my high school after taking tv courses have the knowlage of a junior in college and they take that and skip ahead) So I need a powerfull system, enough to run Final Cut Studio so hes making me work for it.

08-31-2005, 01:19 PM

damb im just about to graduate from university so no chance of it working for me

08-31-2005, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by inflexion

damb im just about to graduate from university so no chance of it working for me

I forgot to mention that I am only in high school... this computer will hopefully last me thought college if i decide to stick with majoring in film.