Re: Hyperthreading
On Sat, 23 Jul 2005 12:13:05 -0500
"Andrew J. Fields" <Fields987@kc.rr.com> wrote:
> I am in the process of building a new computer, and was wondering if
> Debian 3.1r0a is capable of running on a P4 3.2E Ghz processor with HT
> Technology. Also, if the OS doesn't support HT, could it still work
> anyway. Lastly, if this wont work, could you recommend any
> distributions of Linux that support HT?
Yes, Debian 3.1 will run fine both with and without HT support. To get
HT support enabled, you will have to install a smp kernel - then the cpu
will show up as 2 cpus. The installer does not install a smp enabled
cpu, so you have to do it after the install is complete.
HTH,
Jacob
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