I've seen the currently available Core Duo laptops from Dell, Toshiba and Gateway shipping with XP Home installed.
Isn't that a bit completely, totally messed up because XP Home doesn't support multi processor?
So, what gives?
That's a pretty odd move from the manufacturers.
Isn't that a bit completely, totally messed up because XP Home doesn't support multi processor?
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Originally Posted by Wikipedia
Also absent is Symmetric multiprocessing, the ability to divide work between multiple processors (CPUs) — Windows XP Professional supports up to two CPUs, while the Home Edition supports only one. Windows XP Home Edition does however support the Hyper-threading functionality present on some Intel microprocessors. Although it has been reported to work on some dual-core microprocessors available from both AMD and Intel, Microsoft has recommended upgrading to Professional Edition for improved stability and compatibility.
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That's a pretty odd move from the manufacturers.
