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From: swami@uiucdcsp.cs.uiuc.edu
Newsgroups: comp.arch
Subject: Re: Cray 2 has 2GW address
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Date: 26 Feb 88 16:12:00 GMT
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Nf-From: uiucdcsp.cs.uiuc.edu!swami    Feb 26 10:12:00 1988


> Why run editors (slow interactive processes) on premium Cray-2 time?
Because if you only need a couple of small changes - like fixing that little
syntax error or bug in your fortran program - the cost of transferring the
file to a workstation for editing, and back again, can be more than that of
running an editor on the Cray.  Of course, for extended editing sessions, you
wouldn't want to waste Cray time.

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