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A History of LLNL Computers

Lawrence Livermore has long been one of the world's top-tier HPC centers

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Enjoy this time-capsule of LLNL computer hardware history.

Or, if you are looking for detailed view of our current platforms, visit our Compute Platforms page at hpc.llnl.gov.

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Learn about LLNL's history of computing from the people who lived it. Available for the first time, this comprehensive book chronicles decades of HPC challenges, advances, and accomplishments.

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Reflections on Notable Events in High Performance Computing at LLNL Since 1995

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