Re: Kill GIL (was Re: multi threading in multi processor (computer))

[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Aahz) writes: > >[phr] The day is coming when even cheap computers have multiple cpu's. > >See hyperthreading and the coming multi-core P4's, and the finally > >announced Cell processor. > > > >Conclusion: the GIL must die. > > It's not clear to what extent these processors will

Re: Kill GIL (was Re: multi threading in multi processor (computer))

>Killing the GIL is proposing a silver bullet where there is no werewolf-ly, About the only reason for killing the GIL is /us/. We, purists, pythonistas, language nuts, or what not, who for some reason or other simply hate the idea of the GIL. I'd view it as an artistic desire, unurgent, somethin

Re: Kill GIL (was Re: multi threading in multi processor (computer))

On Sat, Feb 12, 2005 at 07:13:17PM -0500, Aahz wrote: > In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, > Paul Rubin wrote: > > > >The day is coming when even cheap computers have multiple cpu's. > >See hyperthreading and the coming multi-core P4's, and the finally > >announced Cell pro

Kill GIL (was Re: multi threading in multi processor (computer))

In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Paul Rubin wrote: > >The day is coming when even cheap computers have multiple cpu's. >See hyperthreading and the coming multi-core P4's, and the finally >announced Cell processor. > >Conclusion: the GIL must die. It's not clear to what e