Re: [ILUG] Dual/quad processor machines and Linux

From: Vincent Cunniffe (vcunniff at domain arbgroup.com)
Date: Wed 29 Sep 1999 - 12:12:33 IST


ilug-admin at domain linux.ie wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I'm looking for some infos/experience about Linux on multiprocessor
> machines. How well does Linux utilise multiple cpus? I remember this
> was an issue with recent NT vs. Linux benchmarks.
>
> Are the 2.2.x kernels good enough in this regard, or would you have
> to go to 2.3.x, potentially facing stability problems?

I'm using a dual Celeron 550 (366's OC'ed to 550 at domain 100FSB), with 2.2.12,
and have had no problems at all.

Rock solid machine, runs Redhat 6.0/2.2.12 under heavy load without any
trouble.

Vin



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