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We still have our Cray-1 (with serial number #001 in the Bradbury). If someone is really serious about doing novel research, I can probably pass along your name
by fintler 13y ago
We still have our Cray-1 (with serial number #001 in the Bradbury). If someone is really serious about doing novel research, I can probably pass along your name to the folks who can give you access (after they approve a proposal).
Here's a picture of it that you probably haven't seen before (in this resolution anyway): http://i.imgur.com/OHqUfmk.jpg http://i.imgur.com/OHqUfmk.jpg
- frik 13y agoGreat! Is it still in operation mode, or only a museum piece? I found an article that may be related (also Bradbury) and they call it "true museum piece": http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57411871-1/crave-visits-the-cray-1-a-true-museum-piece/ http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57411871-1/crave-visits-... I read on Wikipedia that e.g. NCAR turned off their Cray-1 in 1988. Though it would be really cool if there is still a Cray-1 in an useable state. I stood next to Cray-1, Cray X-MP and Cray-2 supercomputers in museums in Europe (London, Munich). The unique cooling system that also acts as bench was a nice idea. And the second one was submerged in an (special) oil tank.
- fintler 13y agoYep, that article described the one I'm talking about. It's behind glass in a museum showroom now (about a mile from where I'm sitting at the moment), but it's in very good shape. I wouldn't be surprised if it still works.