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  Re: using a quad core linux box to speed up povray  
From: Rahul
Date: 5 Mar 2008 20:55:00
Message: <web.47cf4e42a2f2860c59eba08c0@news.povray.org>
Nicolas Calimet <pov### [at] freefr> wrote:
> > I am using Version 3.6.1 right now.  With this version if I start 4 independent
> > povray processes in quick succession and backgrounded will each one run on a
> > different core?
>
>  In short, yes.
>
> > How does one control that?
>
>  The operating system does it for you.  That's the whole idea of multitasking.
>
>  - NC

Thanks Nicolas. I suspected the OS would; just wanted to make sure I get an
expert opinion. I'll try to time four backgrounded povray renders now just to
make sure I am getting the performance enhancement we'd expect.

-Rahul


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