generation earnings model michelle agree need run least 500 iterations realize took 16 hours run 100 iterations helen talked earlier using parallel computing technique split algorithm smaller parts run parts separately different processors aggregate results procedure makes better use computer power saves time looks like way buying powerful computer helps solve problem addition might want consider writing code vb optimal assured beginning vb runs fast faster c assurance group issue helpful best alex michelle cisneros ect 04 09 2001 02 52 pm alex huang corp enron enron cc gary hickerson danielle romain subject generation earnings model hi alex danielle talking david today regarding running model purposes back testing results last week ran calpine using 46 days historical forward price data 10 100 iterations 100 iteration run took 16 hours run run 20 companies 46 days worth data 100 iterations estimated take 28 days concerned 100 iterations sufficient need increased least 500 iterations thinking need use server something much powerful test computer using suggestions improve process thanks michelle x 35435 hi alex danielle talking david today regarding running model purposes back testing results last week ran calpine using 46 days historical forward price data 10 100 iterations 100 iteration run took 16 hours run run 20 companies 46 days worth data 100 iterations estimated take 28 days concerned 100 iterations sufficient need increased least 500 iterations thinking need use server something much powerful test computer using suggestions improve process thanks michelle x 35435