Win98 can't use multiple processors -- Windows NT and Windows 2000 can.  A
clean install is no big deal (and actually a good idea), but do a full
backup first, just in case.

-----Original Message-----
From: Rob Howiler [mailto:rhowiler@bellsouth.net]
Sent: Monday, October 04, 1999 4:53 AM
To: csound@maths.ex.ac.uk
Subject: OT: computer advice


Hi list,

I am almost ready to get a new computer.  There are a few different ways for
me to go, though, and I thought you all might be able to give me some
advice.  I currently have a 333 Mhz Pentium II.  My first inclination is to
think about a new G4.  But I have been on the PC platform for so long (since
1988), I am not sure I want the hassle of "upgrading" all my software to Mac
versions (not to mention the expense).

So, my question for YOU people is this....Do any of you have experience
running a machine with "multiple" processors?  I have heard of such a thing,
but I know nothing about how it might work.  Can Win98 use two processors?
Or will I have to think about a different operating system?  What does one
have to do to install Windows on a "clean" hard drive?  (I am thinking of
possible just buying parts and assembling them myself).  Any advice on where
to research this subject?  I use Logic Audio, as well as CSound, and I was
hoping that by having a completely separate processor I could use one for
the OS and the other for the "music" stuff I do.  Am I crazy?  Is this
possible?  If someone could just point me in the right direction (or turn me
away from the WRONG one) I would appreciate it.

Thanks
Rob Howiler
(btw, there are a couple of CSound pieces I have done at my website
http://www.audientmusic.com/Works/RacialDivide.htm