Hi,
On Thu, 18 Feb 1999, Robert Russell wrote:
> Ok, so can anyone give some pointers as to how to project the benefits
> of multiple processors?
You can take benefit of two processors on a "normal" system, too. Linux
will make sure, that both processors will get their share of runnable
processes. For example, you can compile application with "make -j2".
Multithreaded applications will take most benefits from two CPUs.
> I recently considered looking for some Pentium Pro 200 cpus(2), but it
> was suggested P II was a better way to go. I had some info that the P
> Pro was, perhaps, better and last year(I think) I read that IBM had
> shown a Linux box in a show in Germany sporting 4 PPROs. Wow! I guess
> it cooked!
Yes, it was a pretty nice machine. I've some pictures of it on my
Homepage.
Bye,
LenZ
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