With modern CPU's the Linux world tries to write fro multi-core anyhow just to make the most use of the core itself. i think when tweaking complies one rule was # of cores +1. But i haven't been handrolling software for a while. just no damn time. On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 3:09 PM, Kevin Fries wrote: > With Windows it would, but welcome to Linux, lol.  Most distros have already optimized their kernel for multi-core.  Those that havent will have a kernel package without, and a second one with a -smp in the name.  If your distro is one that has separate package and you don't have the smp kernel loaded, simply install the smp kernel.  However, most of the time now-a-days, its completely not needed. > > Good Luck > Kevin Fries > > Sent from my Nokia phone > -----Original Message----- > From: mike Enriquez > Sent:  02/18/2010 12:40:09 PM > Subject:  CPU upgrade? > > Does anyone have experience upgrading CPU from Duo core to Quad core. > I would like to know if this upgrade will require a reinstall of the OS. > My Intel motherboard can handle both types of CPUs. > Linux or Windows the question applies to both OS? > Thanks anyone who can give me some insights. > > Mike Enriquez > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > -- A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button. Stephen --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss