Diffusion of parallel computing and transputing concepts. A trial for unifying metaphors
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Several studies, examples and expert statements have devised cost efficiency and excellent performance of parallel computing technology and especially transputers in many industrial applications. Still there appears to be a mismatch between potential possibilities and actual utilization of the technology. This has lead to consider this mismatch to be not a technical problem, but a technology diffusion issue. Principles of technology diffusion are introduced, especially from cultural viewpoint. The early orientation phase and culturally mediated technical discourse are especially highlighted. Candidate metaphors of parallel computing are presented and discussed.
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