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The '''Whetstone benchmark''' is a [[Benchmark (computing)|benchmark]] for evaluating the power of [[computer]]s. It was first written in [[Algol 60]] in [[1972]] at the [[National Physical Laboratory]] in the [[United Kingdom]] and derived from statistics on program behaviour gathered on the [[KDF9]] computer, using a modified version of its Whetstone Algol 60 compiler. The program's behavior replicated that of a typical KDF9 scientific program and was designed to defeat compiler optimizations that would have adversely affected the accuracy of this model.
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The Whetstone benchmark originally measured computing power in units of ''kilo-Whetstone Instructions per seconds'' (kWIPS). Results for a variety of languages, compilers and system architectures have been obtained and modern workstations typically achieve more than 1 000 000 kWIPS (1 [[Giga]]-WIPS).
== Re:Welcome ==
The Whetstone benchmark primarily measures the [[floating-point arithmetic]] performance. A similar benchmark for integer and string operations is the [[Dhrystone]].
Thank you, it is nice to feel welcomed by at least one usere, after being made to felt unwelcomed by many other useres. --[[User:IsWayneBradygonnahavetosmackabitch104|IsWayneBradygonnahavetosmackabitch104]] 23:01, 14 August 2005 (UTC)
The Whetstone and Dhrystone have recently found some usage in the [[Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing]] project which uses them for its benchmarks.
== Re: [[Luna class starship]] VfD ==
== External links ==
Thanks I'm a little new to Wikipedia. I will remember that in the future [[User:Aeon1006|Aeon]] 00:45, 15 August 2005 (UTC)
* [http://www.cse.clrc.ac.uk/disco/Benchmarks/whetstone.shtml CCLRC: The Whetstone Benchmark]
== Is there anyway ==
== References ==
Hey can I close a discussion for deletion. I would like to be able to nominate it for deletion in the near future once the required amount of time as pasted
* H. J. Curnow and B. A. Wichman, ''A Synthetic Benchmark'', Computer Journal, Vol. 19 #1, February 1976
Thanks! {{unsigned|Aeon1006|03:55, 15 August 2005 (EET)}}
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==Eas a' Chual Aluinn==
Hello, I've just fixed the page,sorry for the confusion-I'm still learnin'. [[User:Gillean666|Gillean666]] 16:55, 17 August 2005 (UTC)
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== Erik is not an alternative spelling for Eric ==
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'Erik' is a Scandinavian name originally brought to North America by Scandinavian settlers and now is commonly spelled 'Eric'. Thus, I would argue that 'Eric' is the alternate spelling, rather than the other way around.
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My name is Erik and I'm of Finnish heritage. It has always been quite an annoyance for me to have to constantly specify a 'k' instead of a 'c' when giving someone my name. This is made especially annoying considering my name's etymology.
Why the 'c'? Wasn't 'k' sufficient?
: Thanks for your clarification on this matter. Your arguments are sound for keeping [[Eric]] rather than [[Erik]], and I choose to respect the conventions of Wikipedia. I suppose I have let my emotions get in the way.
[[User:24.112.59.7|24.112.59.7]] 19:02, 17 August 2005 (UTC)
== Re: Welcome ==
Thanks for the welcome. Hope my small contributions are useful...
[[User:PaulJones|PaulJones]] 20:46, 18 August 2005 (UTC)
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Thanks for the note.--[[User:Biff Dong|Biff Dong]] 00:17, 19 August 2005 (UTC)
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Thanks for the welcome. I should be in Helsinki as I write this but life conspires sometimes. [[User:Ironduke|Ironduke]] 08:20, 19 August 2005 (UTC)
== Thanks and congratulations ==
Thanks for additing the [[Abitur]] link to the IB programme page. I was convinced that it was spelled with an r after the A, and puzzled that I couldn't find a link to it in the English or German wikipedias, but it never occurred to me that my recollection of the correct spelling might be in error. I'm glad you caught my mistake quickly.
And congratulations on completing your IB! I finished mine in 1987, in Geneva, and even after earning my Ph.D., I count getting through the IB exams honorably as a significant accomplishment in my life. I hope you will feel the same about your IB diploma. [[User:Mamawrites|Mamawrites]] 11:58, 20 August 2005 (UTC)
== On coincidences ==
Thank you for very timely notice of my actions on the Fidel Castro article. I assure you I am fully aware at the moment of reversions I make to the material at what times. --[[User:TJive|TJive]] 22:57, August 22, 2005 (UTC)
==Pleaser==
That editor knew exactly what they were doing. I have no regrets, they were warned. [[User:Zoe|Zoe]] 08:12, August 23, 2005 (UTC)
==Adolf Hitler==
How can you say that you are an inclusionist, if you simply delete what you personally do not agree with? I mentioned that Hitler was a brave solder and fought in some of the world's bloodiest battles. This is NOT propaganda but fact. Similar comments are made about Americans and British soldiers, eg, Audie Murphy and Sergeant York. Hitler may have done bad things after that. But as at 1918, he was OK. I have British papers from around 1935 that say similar things. So please do not try to rearrange history to suit yourself.
[[User:Leistung|Lesitung]] 11:28, 25 August 2005 (EET)
Seems to be rather difficult to say anything good about certain people, eg, Hitler. Does Wilipedia suggest that some people are so evil, that one must NEVER say ANYTHING good about them? If these are the rules, I will obey them. However, I personally don't believe any completely evil person would get to his position. I also doubt that anyone is totally evil all his life.
[[User:Leistung|Lesitung]] 12:24, 26 August 2005 (EET)
Ulayiti, if this is really what you are doing, then I think you should stop doing it. Adolf Hitler was responsible for our history's biggest crimes towards humanity, but that doesn't make him an inherently evil Force Of Darkness that no one is allowed to write anything positive about. Verified facts about what Hitler did are encyclopedic material. [[User:JIP|— <font color="#CC0000">J</font><font color="#00CC00">I</font><font color="#0000CC">P</font>]] | [[User talk:JIP|Talk]] 10:44, 26 August 2005 (UTC)
:Thanks. Actually, if you remove the Hitler-praising first sentence of his addition, it's actually quite factual and verifiable. However, the personal attack was completely out of place, he should not have done that. I admit to having read his comments on your talk page before reading yours on his. [[User:JIP|— <font color="#CC0000">J</font><font color="#00CC00">I</font><font color="#0000CC">P</font>]] | [[User talk:JIP|Talk]] 11:08, 26 August 2005 (UTC)
::JP, Thank you for your support. If I put similar praise in for US or British soldiers, this would be passed. What I objected to was that all my updates were being reversed. If was as if I was being liquidated. I was really annoyed. It is typical that the strong are always backed by others at the expense of the weak. If the weak try to fight back, threats are made to call the referee, who it implied will always support the more forceful one. I still stand my my viewpoint that Hitler was a very brave soldier in the Great War. In addition, he was very popular among his fellow troops, who were delighted to see him back from Home Leave. The quote at the Beer Hall Putsch trial would have been an attempt by the Prosecution to denigrate him. Most of the early attempts to denigrate Hitler are in fact British propaganda. It is very ineresting how they change their tune over time. It really annoys me that brave soldiers are denigrated by others, who have never fought, and who may not be as brave in similar circumstances.
::[[User:Leistung|Lesitung]] 13:50, 26 August 2005 (EET)
:::I think you have every right to add the paragraph about Hitler fighting against overwhelming odds in World War I and being given an award for his bravery. But to say that Hitler "fought bravely", or "selflessly cared for" his wounded comrades, or to say that few soldiers have been through such horrors as Hitler, is POV. Hitler fought against the enemy, cared for his wounded comrades, and was given an award. That's it. And please don't make personal attacks against other users. [[User:JIP|— <font color="#CC0000">J</font><font color="#00CC00">I</font><font color="#0000CC">P</font>]] | [[User talk:JIP|Talk]] 12:14, 26 August 2005 (UTC)
==Leistung==
Everything single thing I am writing now is reversed by you. You say I am free to write what I want, but then delete everything I write. Probably you have more rights than I do. I have no doubt that you will take me to the authorities of Wikipedia over these remarks.
[[User:Leistung|Lesitung]] 13:09, 25 August 2005 (EET)
==Zambian Boys==
Hi there, thanks for your comment, I am more and more convinced that you are right. Actually, Zoe and I were not debating the article per se, but her accusations that my vote to keep it was 'trolling'. I may be wrong (it looks increasingly as though I am) but the initial vote was in good faith, and based on the information that I had at the time. Thanks for pointing this out, Yours [[User:Trollderella|Trollderella]] 21:07, 25 August 2005 (UTC)
:Done! Thank you! [[User:Trollderella|Trollderella]] 21:21, 25 August 2005 (UTC)
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