Re: GRR!! SMP=1 sucks

Philip Blundell (Philip.Blundell@pobox.com)
Thu, 09 Apr 1998 23:24:23 +0100

>Well, most things can be done as modules, but SMP isn't one of them.
>I have found it important to use an SMP kernel as the install kernel,
>because only an SMP kernel will tell you if the machine is SMP and
>hence if you should install the SMP or the UP kernel by default.

I don't think SMP machines are so widely used yet that your random user would
buy one without knowing it. I guess you have a valid point nonetheless.

p.

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