Since some questions have been asked about the scope of the SC Desktop
offering for SC 2005 this November, we've put together the following.
What is SC Desktop?
Put simply, the ability to attend the technical program (and more) of SC
2005 from your desktop.
What will I be able to see?
(Refer http://sc05.supercomputing.org/schedule/schedule.php
for descriptions of the following)
o Plenary Talks
o Cray/Fernbach Memorial Award Talks
o All 4 Technical Paper Tracks
o 1 Masterwork Track (TBD)
o 1 Exhibitor Forum Track (TBD)
In addition, you will have access to the Conference Keynote and
the events in the SC Global Showcase.
What do I need to participate?
A resonably current machine, running Windows 2000/XP or Linux.
The registration fee includes a limited license for and training on
the inSors client software (for Windows 2000/XP).
Windows and Linux users can also use the AG Toolkit (2.3 or higher).
For further details, see:
http://sc05.supercomputing.org/programs/sc_global_desktop.php
OK - this sounds pretty cool, how much does it cost?
Member (ACM/IEEE) $60
Non-Member $75
Student $15
How do I register?
Registration is through the normal registration process:
https://reg.jspargo.com/sc2005/reg/
What's the deadline?
October 15th. No registrations will be accepted after this date.
This is due to the training and testing period required before the
event.
Who do I contact if I have further questions?
Send a note to: sc05desktop(a)redwood.rt.cs.boeing.com
Greetings,
Many of you have heard about SC Desktop, which uses Access Grid and inSORS Grid technologies to enable remote participation in the SC|05 conference. This is moving beyond the limits of the SC Global event -- SC Desktop gives participants access to most of the SC Technical Program.
Please help us spread the word by forwarding this along to any of our colleagues you believe would be interested in this opportunity to participate in SC at a distance.
A brief press release describing SC Desktop is located here:
http://sc05.supercomputing.org/news/press_releases_06242005.php
The registration deadline is October 15; late registrations will not be permitted due to the need for technical training and testing.
For questions about SC Desktop, including registration and technical requirements, please send mail to scglobal(a)sc05.supercomputing.org .
Cheers,
Jennifer Teig von Hoffman
Boston University
SC Global Communications Liaison
on behalf of the SC Global Committee
Chair, Julia Mullen
Deputy Chair, Chair SC Global'06, Ron Rankine
General Producer - SC Global Showcase, Cindy Sievers
General Producer - SC Global Desktop, Randy Groves
Technical Director, Jim Miller
Networking Manager, Jeffrey Schwab
Floor Manager, Rollin Guyden
Remote Sites Manager, Donnell Sanders
Remote Site Coordinator - Canada, Many Ayromlou
Evaluation Specialist, Amado Gonzalez
Recording Specialist, Jonathan Tyman
Vollunteer Liaison, Tiki Suarez
SC Global Desktop, Linux Technical Coordination, Gavin Burris
