Future Parallel Computers: An Advanced Course, Pisa, Italy, June 9-20, 1986, Proceedings

The document serves as a compilation of insightful discussions and papers presented during an advanced course focused on the evolving landscape of parallel computing, held in Pisa, Italy, in June 1986. Experts in the field convened to explore innovative concepts and methodologies that would shape the future of computer technology. The proceedings reflect a significant period of advancement in computing, highlighting collaborative efforts and research breakthroughs.

Contributors Philip C. Treleaven and Marco Vanneschi curated a series of essays that delve into theoretical and practical aspects of parallel computing. These contributions offer a glimpse into the challenges and opportunities faced by researchers and practitioners at that time, paving the way for future developments in computer architecture and programming techniques. The material not only enriches historical understanding but also serves as a foundational reference for current and aspiring computer scientists.