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02-10-2010, 10:22 AM
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linux SMP question
If I have SMP kernel would it work with single processor or only work with multiple processors system?
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02-10-2010, 10:23 AM
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It should work on not too old single processor systems too.
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02-10-2010, 10:38 AM
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Thank you how about other way, if I have multiple processors and IF I loand singe cpu kernel? Would it only detect one cpu?
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02-10-2010, 10:50 AM
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Yes.
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02-10-2010, 10:52 AM
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There is a quad core processor loaded with SMP kernel, but is shows as 8 processors. Isn't is suppose to be 4 processors?
Thanks in advance
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02-10-2010, 10:55 AM
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If it is one quadcore, yes.
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02-10-2010, 10:58 AM
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Can you post /proc/cpuinfo? If the cpu supports hyperthreading, each hyperthread will be shown as a single processor.
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