Times are changing. Microsoft’s Windows operating system, which was originally designed for desktop PCs, is being retooled to support supercomputer applications. With the hope of becoming a key player in that space, Microsoft has poured millions of dollars into its Windows Super Computer Cluster, which is slated to become available later this year. “Microsoft has made a few unsuccessful attempts to become a key player in the supercomputer market but the company could be in a better position for success this time,” said Gordon Haff, an analyst for market research firm Illuminata.
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Microsoft Wants to Supersize Windows
Posted by: Paul Korzeniowski January 24, 2006 05:00 AMTimes are changing. Microsoft’s Windows operating system, which was originally designed for desktop PCs, is being retooled to support supercomputer applications. With the hope of becoming a key player in that space, Microsoft has poured millions of dollars into its Windows Super Computer Cluster, which is slated to become available later this year. “Microsoft has made a few unsuccessful attempts to become a key player in the supercomputer market but the company could be in a better position for success this time,” said Gordon Haff, an analyst for market research firm Illuminata.