[NTLUG:Discuss] Off Topic: Matrix

[jeremy]

...I think Paul was talking about the Matrix itself.  ...not "The
Matrix"  Heck!, If those machines can figure out how to build those
giant bio energy brussel sprout stalk looking towers I would imagine
they've firgured out the basics of atomic computing too!    ...A simple
cluster of binary machines would pale in comparison!   ....can one
really "scorch" the sun?

just another nerdy thought,
    Jeremy


On Thu, 2003-05-08 at 18:59, Steve Baker wrote:
> Paul Drew wrote:
> > Anyone ever think about what o/s the matrix is run on? It has gotta be 
> > some advanced beowolf cluster no? :) Random nerdy thought I decided to 
> > pass on.
> 
> Many movies have their graphics rendered on large Linux clusters (probably
> not Beowulf clusters though) - and increasingly studio's are using a varient
> of The GIMP (called 'FilmGIMP') for doing image compositing, blue-screen work,
> etc.  Some studio's are moving to using the Maya 3D modeller under Linux
> too - although many still do that phase of the work under Windoze.  The
> SoftImage 3D modeller is also quite popular and now that's been ported to
> Linux, we'll see more studio's seeing the convenience of using Linux for
> the entire process.
> 
> I'm not sure specifically about The Matrix though.  I'd be suprised if
> Linux wasn't involved in the process somewhere.
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