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Windows 7 To Be 256-Core Aware
unassimilatible writes "As new features of Windows 7 continue to trickle out, ZDNet is now reporting that it will scale to 256 processors. While one has to wonder, like with Vista, how many of the teased features will actually make it into the final OS, I think we can all agree, 256 cores is enough for anybody." This Mark Russinovich interview has some technical details (Silverlight required).
I think we can all agree, 256 cores is enough for anybody.
I just put the finishing touches on my 257 core machine, you insensitive clod!
Suggestion for new /. poll. Who has installed Silverlight? (Silverlight required)
It must be really hard for Microsoft to compete in the HPC space. I almost feel bad for them. Almost.
I don't believe you on this. I think you're just saying that to not be modded done on too much bias. But then again, this is slashdot, anything anti-microsoft should get you modded up.
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The most recent mainline Linux release has integrated mature patches for 4096 core scalability, that have been developed by high performance computing corporations and tested in the field for years. Previous versions were rated for "only" 1024 cores. That still makes 256 look like a Gameboy.
It must be really hard for Microsoft to compete in the HPC space. I almost feel bad for them. Almost.
I think these comparisons have to stop. They give Linux an unfair bias. Linux does not have to spend resources on things like cool names their releases, and wages for people with excellent chairthrowing abilities, so naturally they can instead use the resources on developing software. Come back when each release of Linux is given inspiring names like Linux XP and they have proper chairthrowing capabilities, then we shall make a fair assesment.
The only useful apps bundled with Windows. Please don't mess with them, primitive as they may be.
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Oh for fuck's sake, it's a joke. Why does every second post here have to prove that its poster is humour-impaired?
Can you imagine a beowolf cluster of those?
Neither can I.
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Come back when each release of Linux [...]
You come back when WGA includes source code and a patch. Until then, I'll be sending my money in the direction of http://www.linuxgenuineadvantage.org/source/ and http://www.alienos.com/wp-content/uploads/linux_gen_adv_crack.patch
... who read the headline as "Windows 7 to be 256 color aware".
Actually, it's only funny until thinking about it. Too bad.
Obviously, there will be 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, and 256 versions. Features vary. Standard upgrade rules on the first four relative to Vista, then they can premium price the last five as "Corporate", "Super-Corporate", "Hyper-Corporate", "Gold" and "Platinum". Should be simple enough.
*Fires up Windows 7*
*Boot Screen: Tink tink! x 256*
OH GOD!!! 256 Clippy processes!!! AARARRGGHHHHH!!
~~ Behold the flying cow with a rail gun! ~~
"I think we can all agree, 256 cores is enough for anybody."
Quoted for posterity.
Finally some valid proof! Now on to big foot and the lochness monster.
You can't take the sky from me.
I've got an el cheapo quad-core PC that runs Vista Home Premium just fine.
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Why thats a whopping 2.5 k of memory per core!
lol: You see no door there!