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Trammell Hudson

On The Metal

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Evolution of Supercomputers and System Security

The chapter delves into the evolution of supercomputers from the Paragon to the Red Storm systems, focusing on their unique designs and performance enhancements. It also explores the speaker's experience in working with different microprocessors and developing lightweight kernels for improved efficiency. Additionally, the chapter discusses the critical importance of system security, touching on firmware vulnerabilities, potential risks of unexamined code, and the trade-offs between user freedom and system security in attestation methods.

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