D.2. OUTLINE OF THE MPC PROGRAMMING ENVIRONMENT

D.1. DEFINITION OF TERMS

The following terms are used in this document:

• Computing space (a language term)—a set of processes of the parallel program able to play the role of abstract mpC processors.

• Virtual parallel machine (an implementation term)—a parallel computing environment used to execute mpC programs. A virtual parallel machine (VPM) is defined by

  • a set of networked computers,

  • the total number of processes constituting the computing space, and

  • a mapping of the processes to the computers.

• Host workstation (an implementation term)—any workstation or PC that may be used as a user’s working place. The user can launch mpC applications only from the host-workstation’s terminal.