> The dual Xeon processors are going to look like four processors to
> the machine due to Hyperthreading. You can lock the FB process to a
> single processor thru the config file, but my vote is to go with the
> Classic version. I've got the same setup here (dual Xeon), and have
> seen a dramatic improvement in responsiveness for multi-users.

I would add to Bob response that if you are running Windows but not
running XP or Win2003 Server, then you should disable Hyperthreading.

HyperThreading makes the server look like it has 4 CPUs but they do not
act like a full CPUs, only XP/Windows 2003 know how to handle
HyperThreading correctly.


Sean