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Virtual systems architecture on the AMT DAP

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CONPAR 90 — VAPP IV (VAPP 1990, CONPAR 1990)

Part of the book series: Lecture Notes in Computer Science ((LNCS,volume 457))

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The VSA approach to the design of parallel processing systems has enabled the construction of a system for the AMT DAP which provides a quantum advance in functionality and usability without compromising performance. In fact in many cases performance has been significantly improved where the VSA system has been able to take advantage of the higher level of problem specification permitted by enhanced FORTRAN_PLUS; the code given in this paper for a logical operation is a simple example of this. Furthermore, the system is structured in a way which will enable future language development to build on the investment made in system software. The VSA system already caters for a range of DAP sizes and the software is well structured to adapt to future developments in DAP hardware.

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    Peter Flanders

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Flanders, P. (1990). Virtual systems architecture on the AMT DAP. In: Burkhart, H. (eds) CONPAR 90 — VAPP IV. VAPP CONPAR 1990 1990. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 457. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-53065-7_153

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