Re: 1teraflops cell processor possible?

Nick Maclaren <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> While you are basically correct, it isn't quite as cut and dried as
> that.  The real use of lots of cycles is to model what is happening
> in a more physically realistic way (such as including the presence
> of salt ions in the water!)  While this will remain unreliable, and
> will not lead directly to any benefit, it may lead to understanding,
> which may then lead to such benefit.

I agree entirely.  My point was more that, you can't justify this sort
of research by claiming it is urgently needed to save lives, and solve
current medical problems.  Indeed it may, eventually.  But the road
from the lab to the clinic is a long and circuitous one.

-- Dave