Cluster information and Linux Alpha

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Dear CClers,
 If anyone could steer me in the right direction (or even give an answer :)  )
 with the following two queries (each containing several questions), I'd be most
 greatful.
 1) Is it possible to combine Linux clusters over a LAN or by internet
 connection?  Can an alpha Linux cluster be coupled with an Intel Linux cluster?
 Would the Linda distributed software package work in this cross-platform
 environment?
 2) What is the status of a compiler for G98 under a Linux/alpha system.  I
 queried Dr. Fox at Gaussian ca. 4 to 6 months ago about compiling Gaussian
 Linux/alpha and he stated that there was not a suitable compiler for Gaussian
 (using Linux/alpha) at that time.  I know others on this list a have asked
 questions about compiling G98 on an  Linux/alpha system with various problems.
 Is it possible?  Does anyone know about the "Compaq" FORTRAN compiler
 for
 Linux/alpha and when it will be released?  Anyone at the Portland group working
 on this?  I'll stop here (and summarize my findings).
 Douglas E. Stack
 Assistant Professor
 Department of Chemistry
 University of Nebraska at Omaha
 Omaha, NE 68182-0109
 (402) 554-3647
 (402) 554-3888 (fax)
 destack ( ( at ) ) unomaha.edu