Guest Editor\u27s Introduction: Cluster Computing

What is cluster computing? In a nutshell, it involves the use of a network of computing resources to provide a comparatively economical package with capabilities once reserved for supercomputers. In this issue, we look at certain applications of cluster computing to problem solving. As the Beowulf project and clustering revolution celebrate more than 10 years in existence, it\u27s interesting to see what remains the same and what has changed. Let\u27s look at a few aspects of the clustering revolution in more detail