Why does the i7 processor report 8 cores?

[Ric Moore]

On Tue, 2011-02-01 at 13:04 -0600, Jordon Bedwell 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.

You forgot the smiley face. :) Ric


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