Author: Mike Byrne
Date: 09:32:53 04/16/05
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On April 16, 2005 at 02:48:03, Bo Persson wrote: >On April 16, 2005 at 01:21:40, Mike Byrne wrote: > >>On April 16, 2005 at 00:16:58, S J J wrote: >> >>> >>> ... what is the expected impact to chess programs. Must they be re-written >>>for the new processor, or simply re-compiled? >>> >>>http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=22556 >>> >>> >>>Steve >> >>A dual core processor has two processor cores on one die essentially like having >>a dual processor system in one processor. >> >>Any program that is SMP aware will be able to take advantange of a dual core >>system. If you favor a Windows OS, that also means you must have a Windows >>"Pro" Edition versus a "Home" edition. > >It actually does not. Microsoft licenses their software per chip, not per core. > >XP Home is the same code as XP Pro, it is just a configuration issue. And a >price difference. > Are you sure ? Direct quote from Microsoft.com "Windows XP Professional supports symmetric multiprocessor (SMP) designs that employ up to two CPUs. If you install Windows XP Home Edition on an SMP system, it will not use the second processor." A quick google search did no reveal anyone running SMP applicationson Xp Home. What is the source of your information? Best, Michael
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