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Parallel computing

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Computers can do many things at once.

IBM Blue Gene P supercomputer.jpg
IBM Blue Gene P supercomputer.jpg
They can break big jobs into small parts. Many small parts work at the same time. This helps the computer work fast. It is like having many hands to help you.
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Beowulf.jpg
Can you do two things at once?

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