Windows 7 To Be 256-Core Aware 441
unassimilatible writes "As new features of Windows 7 continue to trickle out, ZDNet is now reporting that it will scale to 256 processors. While one has to wonder, like with Vista, how many of the teased features will actually make it into the final OS, I think we can all agree, 256 cores is enough for anybody." This Mark Russinovich interview has some technical details (Silverlight required).
Enough? (Score:5, Funny)
I think we can all agree, 256 cores is enough for anybody.
I just put the finishing touches on my 257 core machine, you insensitive clod!
Another excuse not to RTFA (Score:5, Funny)
Suggestion for new /. poll. Who has installed Silverlight? (Silverlight required)
Re:Enough? (Score:5, Funny)
I think there is an error in the summary, I believe that 256 cores is the minimum requirement for Windows 7, not the supported number of cores, so your machine might actually be fine with 7.
Re:Linux: 4096 (Score:1, Funny)
It must be really hard for Microsoft to compete in the HPC space. I almost feel bad for them. Almost.
I don't believe you on this. I think you're just saying that to not be modded done on too much bias. But then again, this is slashdot, anything anti-microsoft should get you modded up.
Re:Linux: 4096 (Score:5, Funny)
The most recent mainline Linux release has integrated mature patches for 4096 core scalability, that have been developed by high performance computing corporations and tested in the field for years. Previous versions were rated for "only" 1024 cores. That still makes 256 look like a Gameboy.
It must be really hard for Microsoft to compete in the HPC space. I almost feel bad for them. Almost.
I think these comparisons have to stop. They give Linux an unfair bias. Linux does not have to spend resources on things like cool names their releases, and wages for people with excellent chairthrowing abilities, so naturally they can instead use the resources on developing software. Come back when each release of Linux is given inspiring names like Linux XP and they have proper chairthrowing capabilities, then we shall make a fair assesment.
Calc, notepad, and pbrush (Score:3, Funny)
The only useful apps bundled with Windows. Please don't mess with them, primitive as they may be.
Re:Enough? (Score:5, Funny)
Let's remember for a moment where most installations of windows will be.
In Africa [slashdot.org]?
Re:Can't Agree (Score:4, Funny)
Obligatory (Score:4, Funny)
Can you imagine a beowolf cluster of those?
Neither can I.
Re:Linux: 4096 (Score:5, Funny)
Come back when each release of Linux [...]
You come back when WGA includes source code and a patch. Until then, I'll be sending my money in the direction of http://www.linuxgenuineadvantage.org/source/ [linuxgenui...antage.org] and http://www.alienos.com/wp-content/uploads/linux_gen_adv_crack.patch [alienos.com]
Looks like I'm the only one so far ... (Score:2, Funny)
... who read the headline as "Windows 7 to be 256 color aware".
Actually, it's only funny until thinking about it. Too bad.
"_the_ final OS"? Funny man (Score:5, Funny)
Obviously, there will be 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, and 256 versions. Features vary. Standard upgrade rules on the first four relative to Vista, then they can premium price the last five as "Corporate", "Super-Corporate", "Hyper-Corporate", "Gold" and "Platinum". Should be simple enough.
256 cores?!! (Score:2, Funny)
*Fires up Windows 7*
*Boot Screen: Tink tink! x 256*
OH GOD!!! 256 Clippy processes!!! AARARRGGHHHHH!!
Really enough? (Score:2, Funny)
"I think we can all agree, 256 cores is enough for anybody."
Quoted for posterity.
Re:eh (Score:2, Funny)
Finally some valid proof! Now on to big foot and the lochness monster.
Re:Another excuse not to RTFA (Score:1, Funny)
Re:Obligatory (Score:2, Funny)
You missed THE most obligatory comment:
256 cores should be enough for anybody!
i use 257 cores, you insensitive clod!
sorry, had to be done
Re:Enough? (Score:2, Funny)
I can't handle the frame rates of my new 512 core AMD Linux system. Its causing my optical lobe to expand from all of the over-stimulation. I may have to go back to my old 256 core machine for a while until the intercranial swelling goes down to manageable level. I switched to my new system to avoid all of the spam and bloatware in Windows 7. With the bloat removal tools the cores are quicker but I still can't get rid of all my old DRM titles from 2009. Civ is just too addictive.
Re:Hmm (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Obligatory (Score:1, Funny)
Re:Obligatory (Score:1, Funny)
Zounds! (Score:3, Funny)