How intelligent is the OS? Here is the scenario I have in mind: 4 independent processes, each taking 4GB in a machine that only has 8GB of RAM If all 4 cores take up the task, one now has paging as the 4 cores squabble over using 16GB in an 8GB machine If the OS limits the process to just 2 cores, then the squabbling and paging will be avoided Is the OS intelligent enough to impose the second, more efficient scenario? Weiterlesen...
