how many processors

[Jim Canfield]

   Ray Van Dolson wrote:

 "type 4" will count available slots regardless of the CPU existing.  How
 about this one...

 # grep physical /proc/cpuinfo

 You should have unique ids for each physical CPU.  I don't have a dual
 core at my disposal but it works for hyper threading.

 -Jim
    

 Interesting.  If you actually look through the information from the
 type 4 second, I'm guessing it would be clear to the eye that there is
 or isn't a processor installed though, correct?

 Sounds like your way is the easiest though.

 Ray

  

   True. Curiosity got the best of me when I ran your "type 4" method and 2
   returned when I knew I only had one CPU installed...after looking at the
   output, you are right, it's clear the second processor is not installed.

   ...I'm surprised no one has mentioned the "open the case" option :)

   -Jim