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Multiprocessor NT Question

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by megashub

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All the apps I have, unless otherwise specified (which most you can't specify at all), will always use CPU0. I would like to have NT run an app using both processors.

How do you get a process or an application to span across both processors, in order to reduce load?

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by parbo

Application should be written to take advantage of both processors. If not you will not be able to change this. Apps capable of using multi processors will detect which cpu to use depending on the cpu load.

by timber

Bingo number one got it.... Just to add a little true multiprocessing apps are ussually enterprise applications ie SQL Oracle Lotus Notes... The smaller apps, and home grown apps generally can't see both CPU's that's why in most cases it's a wastefor multiprocessors.... I do emphasize most though...

by megashub

Well, I guess that further reinforces my decision to /upgrade/ that machine to a Linux box.

Thanks for your help.
Bob

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