Putting a NN on 16k processors

[prechelt@ira.uka.de]

> Subject: Re: Squashing functions (continued)
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> Concerning memory requirements (eg, MasPar MP1). I don't see why I need 4 bytes
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> Apart of that, seems to be quite complicated to put a nn on 16K processors ...
> how do you do that ?

1. Use the Nettalk-architecture which consumes up to two processors per
   connection.
2. Additionally, replicate the net and train on several examples at once.
3. Don't use TOO small nets and training sets.

I am currently working on a neural algorithm programming language and an 
optimizing compiler for it that use exactly these techniques.

  Lutz

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