> Gerhard Magnus wrote: > >When I boot into Fedora 3, the GRUB menu gives two options: > >Fedora 3 (2.6.9.1.667smp) > >Fedora 3-up (2.6.9-1.667) > > > >What are these two versions and which should I be using? > > On Thu, Dec 02, 2004 at 02:52:54PM -0700, Aly Dharshi wrote: > > The first is for multi processors/cpu the second is for > uniprocessors/cpu ( or i processor) so take your pick based on your > cpu count For most of the world where the smp (symmetric multi processing) kernel will run it is a win. For some uncommon application mixes the smp operation is less stable or delivers less performance. You have both. BTW: 2.6.9-1.681_FC3 is the current kernel. Look at the announcement to see if there is any reason to load or not load the new kernel. When in doubt run SMP if it runs. -- T o m M i t c h e l l spam unwanted email. SPAM, good eats, and a trademark of Hormel Foods.
