On Sun, 26 Nov 2000, Alex Salmon wrote:
> after a bit more research i am inclined to agree.. what is setting up duel
> like on linux..
I've got dual PIII/500's in my Linux box. SuSE 7.0 just went "Oh, ok, 2
processors", and loaded the appropriate kernel. It rocks - RC5DES runs at
about 2.74 million keys a second using both processors - as a comparison,
with one processor it ran at 1.41 million keys a second - so the second
processor is a pretty good addition.
> I also read that dual is usless if the programs u run dont
> support it so does this mean that netscrap on a single 200mhz (for
> eg) will be the same on a duel 200mhz. or will it mean i can run more
> netscraps at once. go lynx/konqueror ;-)
Not quite true - the kernel will share stuff between processes - you just
don't have control over it unless your software is specificdally written
for SMP.
> just on a personal note where do ppl like buying hardware
> HT, north rocks or joe blows computer world down the street or straight
> from the maker
North rocks rules - I got a 128 meg, PC133 DRAM for $135 the other day -
when places like Forte and CX were selling them for $250.
However, I must admit, in recent times, the amount of quality competition
at the north rocks markets has dropped off - last time there was only one
or two decent places selling hardware - there used to be half a dozen.
DaZZa
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