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Re: Dealing with multi-processor or multi-core

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Subject: Re: Dealing with multi-processor or multi-core
From: Joe Strout <joe at inspiringapps dot com>
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 11:24:55 -0600
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On May 30, 2008, at 11:19 AM, Giovanni wrote:

> But even on a single processor, you would see a tremendous gain if the
> required process is doing stuff like a downloader helper app. The  
> helper
> app would continue to download while the master app would remain  
> highly
> responsive. Would that be right?

Yes, but that could also be done with cooperative threads.

Best,
- Joe

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Joe Strout
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