Method and apparatus for resource-based thread allocation in a multiprocessor computer system

[0024] In the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments, reference is made to the accompanying drawings illustrating embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. It should be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. The drawings and detailed description are not intended to limit the invention to the particular form disclosed. On the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims. Headings herein are not intended to limit the subject matter in any way.

[0025] System

[0026] As previously stated, in a multiple processor environment, multiple threads run literally at the same time and thus may compete to use the same peripheral devices. According to an embodiment of the present invention, thread resource allocation logic (also referred to herei