> Does anybody know what a normal increase in
> system performance is for going dual vs adding another
> single node? We are assuming 150& increase to add a
> processor and 200% for the add a node ignoring the latency
> in the network.
It can be as low as 110% and as high as 190% depending on memory
bandwidths and cache locality.
> I am aware of the 2.0.X kernels and the 2.1.X kernels as well.
> It is my understanding that the 2.1.x kernels are still considered
> development and not for a stable enviroment use, is that true?
Yes but some people try them anyway and you may well get good results.
> What is processor steppping and is it still a problem in
> matching processors on a multi board system?
An x86 SMP machine requires the steppings of both the procesors are
compatible. This was a big issue with dual pentium but seems to be less
tight with PII processors. Consult your vendor
Alan
