Why does the i7 processor report 8 cores?

[Jordon Bedwell]

On 1/31/2011 11:32 PM, Ric Moore wrote:
> I think the thing is broken, so just send it to me and I'll live with it
> thinking I have 8 cores. I wish my Athlon thought it had 8 cores.
> <grins>  Ric

Spend less time hijacking threads and more time getting better at your 
job and at life and maybe you could afford one someday when some bloke 
thinks you're worth it chap.