Evolution of Supercomputers

The journey of supercomputers is marked by groundbreaking innovations, starting with the CDC 6600 and culminating in the ASCII Red, which shattered the teraflop barrier. Cray's relentless pursuit of performance led to significant advancements, including the introduction of liquid cooling in the Cray Two. Despite the impressive capabilities of machines like the ETA Ten, market success was not guaranteed, highlighting the complex relationship between technology and demand.