CS 4234 Homework 4

Due 5:00 p.m., December 8, 2004

1. (10 pts) Problem 17.1 from Quinn (page 433). Note that the question asks about functions, not about directives/pragmas.

2. (40 pts) Problem 17.2 from Quinn (page 433).

3. (50 pts) Visit again the www.top500.org site and write short paragraphs describing each of the (new) top two machines on the list. Include manufacturer, location, performance, and a hint of the architecture, i.e., compute nodes and interconnection fabric.