Topic: ONE OR MORE SERVERS FOR THE DATA? ig1 said: "Figure out how to partition your data/algorithms so you can split it across multiple machines..." but lall

Topic: ONE OR MORE SERVERS FOR THE DATA? ig1 said: "Figure out how to partition your data/algorithms so you can split it across multiple machines..." but lallysingh said: "A single dell box could handle your load if you wrote the whole thing in C on a modern quad-core desktop." my reply: If I'm not mistaken you guys have a difference of opinion here regarding the ability of the data to be processed on a single machine. Can you expand on the reasons for your apparent difference of opinions?