News: Homegrown supercomputer technology turns 10

Beowulf Clusters, a type of supercomputer cluster based on open-source technologies and off-the-shelf hardware, turn 10 years old this year, according to Wired Magazine. The article describes some of the advantages of Beowulf Clusters, such as scalability and the ready availability of PC-based parts. The clusters are usually applied to scientific research, the article says.