Tom Lyon

In this conversation, Tom Lyon recounts his meetings with Boris Babayan and dives into the fascinating world of Soviet and Russian computing history. Shahin Khan emphasizes the critical role of interconnects in high-performance computing. Darryl Ramm shares insights on the acquisition of Cray by SGI and how that affected Sun Microsystems. Simeon Miteff discusses the hurdles of compilation and cooling in supercomputers, shedding light on the evolution of technology and the emotional tales behind these iconic machines.