cpu overheating

[Mike McCarty]

Mike McCarty wrote:
> Gordon Messmer wrote:
> 
>> Mike McCarty wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> It is a well-known fact that faulty software can overheat CPUs.
>>
>>
>>
>> No, it isn't.  It is, however, a well-known fact that CPUs generate 
>> more heat when they're executing instructions than they do when 
>> they're idle.  If the CPU overheats when it's busy, then the cooling 
>> system has failed 
> 
> 
> What? You didn't actually read what I wrote, or you wouldn't write this.

Sorry, that was uncalled for. The explanation is correct, but the
tone is to strong. I apologize.

[snip]

> 
> Please engage your reading ability before responding next
> time. You might actually respond to what was written.

And this was snippy. Sorry.

I stand by the rest of the message. We should not ignore hints
that the software has defects in it, even if "the hardware shouldn't
do that".

Mike
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