Operating Systems Multiprocessor Systems c The computer industry has been driven by an endless quest for more and more computing power. G One approach to greater speed is through massively parallel computers. Highly parallel computers are often used for heavy number crunching Another relevant development is the incredibly rapid growth of the internet Gao Haichang, Software School, Xidian UniversityOperating Systems Gao Haichang , Software School, Xidian University 4 Multiprocessor Systems  The computer industry has been driven by an endless quest for more and more computing power.  One approach to greater speed is through massively parallel computers. Highly parallel computers are often used for heavy number crunching.  Another relevant development is the incredibly rapid growth of the Internet