Mail Archives: djgpp/1999/08/19/15:49:21
MK>> but does DJGPP support dual processor?
MK>
MK>The support for several processors is not, and cannot be, in DJGPP. It
MK>should be part of the OS. An application can only be asked about this
MK>support if it includes multitasking, which DJGPP doesn't.
MK>
MK>AFAIK, Windows/NT is the only MS-bred OS that supports multiple
MK>processors.
This is not correct !!!
I am using WfW 3.11 on a Double Pentium Pro 200 with 1 GB of Ram
OK, Dos 6.22 and WFW 3.11 supports only one Processor.
But if I run Adobe Photoshop 4.0 on it, I have two Processors !!!
On loading APS ther ist a message
"Detecting Multiprocessorsystem..."
and if you have a single CPU board thats all... (it was my GA 586HX)
Now on my Intel PPro I get a following message
"Activating Multipocessor support"
Adobe can detect the second, third, fourth CPU and use it as
additional Co-Processors...
But Do not ask me, what my PowerSuply tell me, if I start the APS.
Normaly I have 180 Watt if APS is running I have 270 Watt
So, a guud programmer can detect the second,... CPU and can activate it.
But I think, it is possible wit ASM only not in C or anything else.
Michelle
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