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Subject: Re: basic multithreading question

Author: Volker Böhm

Date: 23:00:27 11/08/04

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On November 09, 2004 at 01:32:53, Daniel Shawul wrote:

>hi
>i don't know anything about multi threading,but i
>have plan to make my engine a parallel searcher.
>few basic questions
>
>  1.Can I program on a single CPU computer?or Do i need at least a dual?

Yes, you can program on a single CPU computer

>
>  2.if (1) is possible,can i be sure it works on a dual.

No, you can never be sure if not tested on a dual. It may differ in timing
issues.

>
>  3.Do i need to write different code for different OS(windows and linux).
>     Or is it part of the C Language.

Yes definitely. But the difference is very small and can be encapsulate in
functions.

>  4. Last but very important, where can i get a good tutorial(basic) on multi-
>  threading in c/c+=, or a good book.

Here I can´t help you.

Greetings Volker

>
>thanks in advance
>daniel



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