Dual core / software question

[nebacadneezer]

This may seem like a retarded question to those who know the answer, but I was wondering if it would be possible for programmers to issue a "dual core patch" per se for various, current software? Or is it the very core of the program that have to be changed? Thanks for answering.

 

[biostud]

the core need to be changed.

 

[EagleKeeper]

The overall design of the program needs to be changed to allow threading.

Most programs do not need to know abouit the number of cores available, just let the OS handle that issue.

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