starman7@hotmail.com wrote:
> Is it possible to have SMP enabled on Debian, and only allocate a
> number of the processors.

Sure -- it's possible
(I forget the specifics - perhaps CPU SETAFFINITY )

I think you'd get more indepth replies over in comp.os.linux.hardware
Have a look at these threads;
http://groups.google.com/group/comp....t=0&scoring=d&


> Our server providor wants to charge 200.00 more per month for more
> processing, and says that our machine can be configured to use more
> processors.
>
> Here's what a dmesg shows on the procs.
>
> CPU1: Intel P4/Xeon Extended MCE MSRs (12) available
> CPU2: Intel P4/Xeon Extended MCE MSRs (12) available
> CPU2: Intel P4/Xeon Extended MCE MSRs (12) available
>
> What do you think is meant by "can be configured to use more
> processors" more can be added, or more can be allocated towards our
> apps? Is that possible? Is it possible that an app can only use an
> allocated amount of processors though more are present?
>
> Thanks,
> s7