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Research computing
In 2003, Virginia Tech created a supercomputer which ranked as the 3rd fastest
in the world. The system was made from 1100 dual processor Power Macintosh G5s
and cost US$5.2 million. The supercomputer, called System X, was disassembled
shortly after it was ranked in order for it to be replaced with Apple's
rack-based servers which consume both less space and power.
Internet networking research is an important part of Virginia Tech's history. It
has participated in Suranet, Internet2, Abilene, the Lambda Rail and other such
networks. Virginia Tech also participates in the management of Net.Work.Virginia
and the Mid Atlantic Crossroads.
Points of interest
* Hahn Horticulture Garden
* Lane Stadium
* Cassell Coliseum
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