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Benefits Of Multiple CPUs With Samba?

Posted by Cliff on from the does-the-extra-horsepower-help? dept.

PirateBek asks: "We're considering putting in a sizable Linux box to serve our entire campus via Samba. We can save quite a bit of money by going with a fast (PIII-800) single CPU, or spending more for dual slower (PIII-667) CPUs. Is going with two slower CPUs worth the inital dough, or will a faster CPU make up for the added benefit? Does Samba tend to like dual CPUs, or does it really matter? Mind you, we're working under a tight budget, and we want to get the most bang for our buck. Any experience/knowledge in this arena would be quite appreciated."

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  1. Haiku by YASD · · Score: 4


    Single CPU?
    Program will not execute!
    Takes two to samba!

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