Max CPUs on x86_64 under 2.6.x

From: Colin Coe (colin_at_coesta.com)
Date: 01/03/05

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    Hi all

    Why is the number of CPUs on the x86_64 architecture only 8 but under i386
    it is 255?

    I've searched the list archives and Google but can't find an answer.

    Thanks

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