Networked Workstations and Parallel Processing Utilizing Functional Languages

Abstract

Alternative computer architectures are necessary to replace the traditional 'von Neumann' computer organization in order to obtain large increases in performance. The traditional 'von Neumann' architecture uses a timer based (e.g., the program counter), sequentially programmed, single processor approach to problem solving. Today's new hardware technology allows for the utilization of multiple processors. By programming and operating these processors in parallel, this alternative architecture will provide for greater computing speed, improved system reliability, enhanced software manageability, and a more cost-effective approach than our present computing practices. Parallel processing, Distributed computing, Functional languages, Parallel programming languages

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA267464

Entities

People

  • Stanley L. Fox Ii

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Application Protocols
  • Computer Architecture
  • Computer Networks
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Distributed Computing
  • Language
  • Local Area Networks
  • Network Protocols
  • Object Code
  • Operating Systems
  • Parallel Computing
  • Parallel Processing
  • Programming Languages
  • Reliability
  • Shell Scripts

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Engineering

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Distributed Systems and Data Platform Development
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