Multi Core CPUs allows two or more series of instructions to run
simultaneously and independently on a single physical Intel or
AMD processor. With Multiple Cores enabled, the system treats
a physical processor as two or more ``logical'' processors.
Each logical processor is allocated a thread on which to
work, as well as a share of execution resources such as cache
memories, execution units, and buses.
SCO require that for:
- SCO OpenServer 5.0.7 and earlier releases
- and UnixWare 7.1.3 and earlier releases
that you have an SMP license for each additional physical CPU
that you wish to use on your system.
SCO does not require that you have a license for logical
CPUs/processors (assuming your version of SCO Operating
System supports logical CPUs).
In January 2008 SCO announced that you no longer needed a
license for additional CPUs on OpenServer 6.0.0 and UnixWare
7.1.4. To eliminate the need for additional CPU licenses on
SCO OpenServer 6.0.0 please see:
http://www.sco.com/support/update/download/release.php?rid=319
To eliminate the need for for additional CPU license on
UnixWare 7.1.4 please see:
http://www.sco.com/support/update/download/release.php?rid=337
SEE ALSO:
Technical Article 126167: "What SCO Operating Systems support the Multiple Core
processor technology from AMD and Intel?"
Technical Article 126556: "How many SMP licenses do I need to purchase for an
Intel or Intel compatible Dual Core or Multiple Core CPU based
system?"
Technical Article 111842: "How to check how many CPUs your system is licensed
to use?"
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