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Re: multiprocessor Linux

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> I don't believe SMP boards are good for "high end" system.
> I would consider SMP systems as cheap (and low end) way to get
> the most CPU punch for the buck. Compare the price of two systems,
> say two PII300, to a single SMP system, also 2xPII300. The SMP system is
> much cheaper.

Yes, but unless you're clever that SMP system will compile a kernel
faster than two standalone systems.

SMP is basically a way to increase the power of a single machine
beyond what can be achieved with a single CPU.

cjs

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