> > If this is done, it should perhaps be done on only on certain x86s,
> > as some show the results go the other way. For example, the Cyrix III..
> Do we have many SMP Cyrix III's ?
I wish :) Today no, tomorrow only VIA knows.
I just used that as an example that it may not be a win everywhere.
A better example perhaps was the P5 case Ricky posted, which as you
know, are seen in the real world in SMP.
regards,
Dave.
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