Linux SMP

[Ricardo Kleemann <ricardo@americasnet.com>]

Hi guys...

I'm wondering if attempting to use Linux-SMP is any good. Afterall, for 
real efficiency, don't the programs/daemons/utilities have to be designed 
in such a way that they'll make use of SMP capabilities?

For example, if I have sendmail, pop3d, httpd daemons running, on a dual 
processor system with SMP kernel, as compared to a single-processor 
system, would I gain much advantage?

Let's say, for example, a dual-133 and a single-PPro200. My feeling is 
that for raw speed and efficiency, the PPro200 would easily win out...

Now, due to the fact that most ISP usage is dependent on bandwidth 
limitations (meaning that a lot of the time the raw processor power won't 
do much good) what is your opinion on choosing a more effective system? 
Between say dual-133 or single-Pro200?

I definitely feel that on "internal" processing, like compiling, using 
msql, etc, the Pro200 would by far be the better choice.

Regards,
Ricardo

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