Does any one know any (and using) free Linux OS which has themultithread capability? I am looking for right OS which can exploit the multicore architecture of intel's dualcore processors like Pentium D 9**series. I could see on the net, the Linux OS 3.0 which is anenterprise edition. Any other free version of Linux (debian/redhat based) available in the net?

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each linux version with a smp kernel is for dual core. I have suse with a dual core proc.

Can you give something more on this ...Coz I am relatively new to the world of linux

If you are relatively new, let me put it this way--the installation program determines (within reason) your hardware. It will choose the appropriate kernel to install. If you install a more-or-less full featured distro like SUSE, it should set everything up properly for you. Let me add that the retail version of SUSE 10.0 includes a DVD (as well as 5 CDs) that includes almost everything anyone would want--and more than the "free" versions. (BTW--the best of the "free" SUSE versions is the "eval" version.) If you are willing to spring for $60 for the retail box, chances are you can do a default install and have it reasonably optimized for your computer. Go ahead and do some research on this first, of course. It is best to be informed. Good luck in any case.

what abt any free linux versions?? Can you suggest something

With all due respect, did you read my post? If you can miss an entire sentence, you may run into problem installing Linux, which is not totally tolerant of skipping details. SUSE has both free and retail versions (as does Mandriva). Let me add that most full-featured distros have multiple kernels to choose from during the installation process and most installation programs choose what seems to be best for your hardware.