Advice on beginner learning linux and cluster computing

[king smp]

Just starting to work with Hardy Heron.
I want to use Oscar to cluster mainly for encoding/ripping purposes.
I have a workstation and three P4 2.4.
Do the clients in an Oscar client have to be have exactly the same hardware config?
Is this setup HH/Oscar a good software choice?
I picked Hardy since it most compatible with the Oscar Project while being easiest to use from reading reviews.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.

 

[linuxhero27]

You should do fine. I would just double-check everything in the configuration guide: http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=4&sqi=2&ved=0CCIQFjAD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.csm.ornl.gov%2Foscar%2Fsss%2Fdocs%2Fsss-oscar-1.1%2Fquick-install-guide_sss-1.1.pdf&rct=j&q=oscar%20cluster%20setup&ei=R0uKTMrXFZDWtQPKysW2BA&usg=AFQjCNELpeL3fNDdePwE9Jk8M2xZjpN0ww&cad=rja

 

[king smp]

Thanks for the link.
I was also looking into DVD::RIP since what I am interested in is ripping/encoding and I did hear about Multimedia Encode which is beta.
And yes these are my personal DVD collection which is approx 300 discs so I am trying to do it the quickest way plus cluster computing is cool LOL
I wonder if I can install Linux as a VM and then run the cluster from the that?

 

[audiovoodoo]

Given that you can build a cluster of VM's I see no reason why not.

 

[king smp]

Thanks for the advice guys.
I see I have to do some more Googling LOL.

 

[king smp]

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[Mousemonkey]

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