Dear Reader: As a result of the comments we've received from our readers, O'Reilly & Associates has taken Building Linux Clusters out of print. The book will no longer be sold by O'Reilly, though you may still find the book in retail outlets for a short time. Errata will continue to be updated and posted on the catalog page. The author has made a new beta version of the software available for download. Also included are unedited instructions for installation and usage. We realize Building Linux Clusters was not the title you expected from us. Our hope is to produce a brand new book that meets the quality standards you've come to expect from us. We apologize for any inconvenience the title has caused our readers. Laurie Petrycki
Executive Editor
Open Source & XML

One approach to building supercomputers is to interconnect any number of common PCs using an interface like Ethernet. This method, called clustering or "Beowulf" clustering, produces very inexpensive powerful computers whose capabilities would previously have cost millions of dollars. Now for a few tens of thousands of dollars, very powerful computers can be built for any number of computing solutions. From scientific applications to transaction processing, clustering technology provides an affordable, scalable computing solution.

Building Linux Clusters introduces the reader to the basics of cluster installation and configuration, and comes complete with a CD full of cluster installation programs and tools for parallel programming. Focusing on the "how to" of building a Linux cluster, this book is a hands-on guide for people new to clustering. It is the definitive guide to scaling Linux for scientific and enterprise applications.