bpsh

• Implements remote jobs in rsh-like command

• Uses BProc to move jobs

• Advantages over rsh

  • No slave password file or .rhosts required
  • Returns exit status of job
  • Transfers environment including working directory
  • Can run on multiple nodes
  • Extended to include scheduler
  • Global PID space (works with ps and kill)
  • Kill remote jobs with Control-C

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