No it just means that the computer will work more afitionly , to have more than one processer would be better as this is what you need to have a processer work different programs, the more processers you have the better the computer will work. the same as more ram you can have the better also. From: jeff flint Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 4:09 PM To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] What is a Dual core processor I like Petrina looking for a laptop and I am mesmerised by the technology. Does a dual processor mean that Jaws could be run by one section whilst the computer runs more smoothly by the other. Quicker still tell me what to buy! Jeff