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From: Aidaros Dev (aidaros.dev_at_[hidden])
Date: 2007-02-06 01:33:10


Dear All
I have a simple question.
I got confused about when we should use MPI.
MPI use in clusters, means there is no shared memory. Processors need to
communicate other processors in different node by send/recieve
mpi-functions.
In Semmetric multiprocessor (SMP) computer, no cluster, it is shared memory,
since it is shared memory (Single address space), processors need NOT to
communicate with other processors by send/receive mpi-function. So what is
the advantages using MPI on SMP?
Should MPI use only on Cluster?.
For example i have a computer with 2 CPU. what is the advantages to use MPI?

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