I am curious to learn how the old transputer model compares (conceptually) to our modern, multi-core, multi-processor desktop/laptop computers of today.
Multi core doesn't compare at all as it's all one one piece of silicon you can share cache etc. multi processor is closer, but I personally don't think the transputer matches up (especially not in speed).
The transputer was kinda like an embedded arm cpu, but too expensive to really take off. If it wasn't linked with Acorn then it would have made a more interesting choice than PowerPC (both for Apple and the Amiga PowerUp).
