iv got two pcs networked thru a cross over cable..ones a p4 1.8 with 256 mb ram, the other`s a a cyrix m2 300 with 96 mb ram. the p4 has redhat 9, win 98 and XP.the cyrix had win 98.

i am interested in clusters..thought i know NOTHING about them..is it possible to set up one with the hardware i have? please tell give me links to sites where i can get detailed info on teh BASICS and FUNDAMENTALS..especially Beowulf clusters..please :-)

the redhat linux 9 i have is the plain home version and not the enterprise version.

thanx in advance

yes but go study.
I just bought a book on 'Linux Cluster Architecture' by Alex Vrenios.
It is possible for you but strenuous as a beginner.

Here:

"Building a cluster is within the reach ot any computer user with solid C programming skills and a knowledge of operating systems, hardware, and networking".

Go get specific documentation on this and that may mean spending the $30-50 on a book. You will prolly not find too much help on generic forums on stuff like this so I really recommend you get the right documentation required to get yourself started.

Please keep me posted thru this thread if you discover anything.

I have no C programming skills WHATSOEVER but I have friends to fill in those grey areas the book will not be able to teach me. All the other areas I am fine [alittle shaky on the linux OS but enough to get by].

I plan to get around to this project sometime next year so I am not much help right now. Very interested tho so let me know.