Multicore suppport for DOS is real – partly

2 days ago

Multicore systems running DOS did not have a need for multiprocessing because single-core performance was sufficient at the time.
Dual-core processors became consumer-grade after DOS was already obsolete; users moved to operating systems like NT for multiprocessing support.
If the MHz race had stalled in the late 1990s, requiring dual-core solutions for higher performance, DOS multiprocessing might have developed, especially if games had remained on DOS.
The lack of dual-core adoption and software support created a 'chicken and egg' situation similar to the slow shift in gaming away from single-core performance on Windows.
The post humorously compares the rarity of DOS multiprocessing to mythical items like 'hens teeth' and 'rocking horse poop.'

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