This website gathers material related to the Sun Microsystems Network File System, a project that began in 1983 and remains a fundamental technology for today’s distributed computer systems.

The Massive Storage Systems and Technology conference, aka MSST, edition 2025, was a bit special. It took place at its classic location, at the University of Santa Clara but 2 things made it pretty unique. First by the dates in September instead of May or June in the past, and second because it was really […]

Join us for a talk exploring the legacy of supercomputer designer Seymour Cray. We’ll delve into the early machines he built and the supercomputer companies he founded, examining key supercomputer design features and their practical applications. We’ll also hear from other users and workers at Cray Research. Q&A will follow. In person ickets also include day admission to view the world's largest collection of functional historic computers, including the Bombe and Colossus - the world's first electronic, digital computer. Online Virtual ticket are also availble- you will be sent a link to join virtually Event Schedule: 10:30-15:15 - Expore the working musuem 10:30-15:15 15:15-15:25 - Refreshments on arrival 15:30-16:30 - Talk from Clive England Q&A with Clive England About the Speaker: Clive England worked at Cray Research during the 1990s, a time when supercomputers were evolving from superfast processors to super-capacity systems. As a software service engineer at a hardware company, he was responsible for installing, tuning, and troubleshooting these multi-million pound systems. Currently, he is researching the history of Cray-branded supercomputers.

Happy 100th Birthday to the Father of the Supercomputer