Princeton is finally on the TOP500 supercomputer list. Old Nassau’s new 5.7 teraflop (peak) Blue Gene/L is tied for 73rd place. Yay!
The ribbon-cutting and after-party were late yesterday afternoon. All day Monday and Tuesday I helped get ready for the dog and pony show for the VIPs, which turned out satisfyingly well. The system is named Orangena because our school colors are orange and black, and its a Blue Gene, and then there’s the drink Orangina. Yup. Accordingly, they served mimosas (champagne and orange juice). Yum.
