dual xeons and linux kernel 2.6.16.13 - sees 4 processors instead of2. Why?

[Jon Etkins]

Sounds like you have Hyperthreading enabled, which presents each CPU as 
two virtual processors to the OS.  You should be able to disable it in the 
BIOS setup if you want/need to.

Jon Etkins
Network & IT Admin
Austin Logistics Inc

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-----Original Message-----
From: "Paul" <ptuohy at digibug.com>
Date: Friday, May 5, 2006 1:41 am
Subject: dual xeons and linux kernel 2.6.16.13 - sees 4 processors instead 
of2. Why?

dual xeons and linux kernel 2.6.16.13 - sees 4 processors instead of2. 
Why?
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