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Re: networked processors


> Well IMHO the is no single topology that fit's all.  What you could do
> is have a programmable switching scheme so that you configure pipelines,
> n dimensional arrays etc.

Although the F21 is supposed to be for special purpose situations... I lean
towards general purpose processing.  Wouldn't a configurable topology raise
a lot of overhead in multithreading?  (Assuming an OS would allow it once it
was booted)

>
> Not wanting to get into the warfare but i agree with Stephen Pelc (to a
> degree).  Supporting C is not essential, but it's a good idea.  lo' cost
> comes from hi' volume.  Supporting (arguably) the most common language
> will help with the volume.

My personal MISC processor probably would be able to support C, but only as
a matter of coincidence and not intention.