Imagine running some multi-step task on a GPU where the number of steps is random. Some thread complete early so you may as well start a new task on those. But that means when you come to a stop you may have some partially completed tasks.
My question is: how did Douglas Adams come up with the Lintilla clone story?
(Maybe you haven't listened to season 2 of the radio show of HHGG. The clone story is inspired.)
Dan Piponi
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