note BrowserUk <blockquote><i> The only thing that multi-threading can realistically do is to overlap computation with I/O, and, to a certain but limited extent, to allow multiple I/O requests to be serviced in parallel. </i></blockquote> <p>That statement is garbage. There is nothing "limited" about the possibility of servicing multiple IO requests concurrently. And what about the possibility of performing concurrent computation on multiple cpus? <p>Why do you insist of posting on subjects that you obviously have no useful knowledge of? <p>Could it be that you know that even your garbage replies will often garner you a few upvotes? <div class="pmsig"><div class="pmsig-171588"> <hr /> <font size=1 > <div>With the rise and rise of 'Social' network sites: 'Computers are making people easier to use everyday'</div> <div>Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error.</div> <div>"Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority". </div> <div>In the absence of evidence, opinion is indistinguishable from prejudice. </div> </font> </div></div> 1018589 1018625