title: how many kernels running parallel in Mathematica?
body: <p>Wolfram site states that typically only 4 cores are used with its Parallel feature. If you want more than 4 you need to contact them and pay up. </p>
  
  <p>I have a machine with 2 quad-core hyperthreaded processors. When I run Parallel commands, it starts up 16 kernels 2 x 4 x 2 (factor of 2 for HT, I guess). So it looks like 16 kernels are used and not 4. Correct? It may be the case that my university's license allows for > 4 cores. I just wanted to check to see if I am actually using all available cores. </p>
  
  <p>Thanks.</p>