CLIC: Fast Communication on Linux Clusters
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A layer for efficient communication on clusters of Personal Computers (PCs) using the Linux operating system is proposed. Besides optimizing communication performance, by reducing the latencies and increasing the bandwidth figures even for short messages, the proposed communication system also meets other requirements such as multiprogramming, portability, protection against corrupted programs, reliable message delivery, and direct access to the network for all applications.
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تاریخ انتشار 2000