I can see them being extremely useful for cryptographic work.  It's the
ability to prototype hardware, but for computer scientists who don't
want to deal with the actual implementation.

-Adam

Micro Eng wrote:

> OK...had to read thru all the comments and then add my own.
>
> First off....there are some correct assumptions...doing things in
> hardware,
> specific tasks for instance that are the ONLY task it does, as in
> graphics
> rendering do VERY well in hardware.  I've done it in my past life.
>
> Second, using them as a pre or co processor also does
> well....IF....again,
> its doing a specific task only.  And it still applies to cluster
> computers
> as well.
>
> Now, back to Starbridge.  It's based on Xilinx FPGA's, can't recall what
> part exactly.  They have been around...TRYING to push this thing for the
> last 8 years or so.  Just recently they had a press release saying
> they sold
> 5 units to the gov't (nice way to spend our tax dollars in the states).
> Yet....does it work?  Jury is still out and probably will be for some
> time.
>
> And yes....they are located not far from me, so I do have some insight on
> the company and have talked to the Xilinx FAE in passing about
> it...and he
> is very familiar with this.  I won't say anymore....least not on the
> forum.
>
>
>
>
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