> > But, the way I understand the present multi-core CPU thread, Squeak 
> > people aim to save the multi-core processing world by 
> reinventing it 
> > :-D
> >
> Of course not. I have read somewhere a description of system 
> which uses such 'micro-kernel' architecture in mind. A system 
> divided in parts which communicate by establishing a 
> 'contracts' - some kind of agreement between system parts on 
> protocols and  security.
> 
> A Multi-Core CPU's working in parallel by having own 'private' memory
> (cache) and shared memory. Why then VM can't do the same? All 
> we need to do, is to put this in use.
> 
I think because we don't have a machinery to comunicate VM's without
disrupting the user experience or making the N-cores thing to make a real
difference. But if a machinery for that is found acceptable enough for most
problems domains then it will become appealing (as the N spoons idea).

Cheers,

Sebastian