Step aside, Intel, AMD, Sun. Here's 16-Core CPU for Linux

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A start-up uses a single 16-core 500MHz or 600MHz Cavium Networks Octeon CN3860 chip originally dsigned for networking gear to power its Linux Server

The product, Revolution x16 uses Debian linux with minor modifications. The Octeon chips consume only 30 watts of power. The overall systems have networking acceleration, eight gigabit Ethernet ports, and hardware-based encryption abilities.