Why does the i7 processor report 8 cores?

[J]

On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 14:04, Jordon Bedwell <jordon at envygeeks.com> wrote:
> 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.

Wow... Really?  THIS is YOUR contribution to the thread? Try some
decaf and relax a bit.  The OP question has been answered ad nauseum
at this point, no thread hijacking is going on.