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> > 4BSD runs pretty well with an SMP kernel. I can test ULE and compare
> > easily. A no SMP kernel is problematic as the igb driver doesn't seem
> > to work and my onboard NICs are, sadly, igb. 
> > 
> this is bad luck. I know of the kernels as I have had SMP and single
> CPU machines since 4.x times.

I have had igb working with both SMP and non-SMP kernel for at least a
year or two, 8.x-STABLE. No specific problems.

Steinar Haug, Nethelp consulting, sthaug@nethelp.no