Abstract
Parallel processing computer systems are undergoing a revolution. The transputer, in the UK in particular, has stimulated unprecedented growth in the area of distributed parallel processing. This paper traces the history of parallel processing machines - describing the Illac V, Cray 1, and ICL DAP series - and examines the key factors that have contributed to the transputer's impact. Predictions for future parallel systems embrace efficient packet switching, programming languages that allow the user to specify target-independent programs, and heterogenous system architectures.
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