Apple inc Quote by Seymour Cray
“Interesting - I use a Mac to help me design the next Cray.(when he was told that Apple Inc. had recently bought a Cray supercomputer to help them design the next Mac )”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing supercomputing and Apple, 1990s
He highlights using a Mac as a design tool for advanced supercomputers, showing cross‑industry inspiration.
In simple terms: Mac used to design next Cray supercomputer.
Key Takeaway
Leverage familiar tools for ambitious projects.
Themes
innovation
cross‑disciplinary
technology
Mood
optimistic
curious
Type
inspirational
technical
When to use this quote
- hardware design
- software development
- research labs
- product prototyping
Key Concepts
computer architecture
design thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How can consumer tech inspire high‑performance computing?
- What limits exist when using everyday tools for specialized design?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex engineering challenges.
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