On Sat, 10 Jul 2004 22:12:13 +0200 Joakim Franzen <joakim@island.liu.se> wrote: > Hi, > > Just installed the latest debian-sarge and have the 2.6.6-smp kernel > package added. What is really strange is that debian detects 4 > processors but the server only has 2. > > The system is a Dell PowerEdge 1600 with dual 2.4GHz Xeon. I don't know enough about Intel's 2.4Ghz Xeons... do they use Intel's HyperThreading technology? If so, that makes each cpu look like 2 cpus to the kernel. This is normal and means that the kernel is taking advantage of the HT features of your cpu. HTH, Jacob -- GnuPG Key: 1024D/16377135 Random .signature #43: Q: How many Microsoft Programmers does it take to screw in a lightbulb? A: It cannot be done. You will need to upgrade your house. Q: How many Linux users does it take to change a lightbulb? A: Two. One to write the HOWTO-LIGHTBULB-CRONJOB, and another to read it.
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