Multicore processors are on the minds of Microsoft researchers, who are working on a means to leverage this budding processor technology.An internal project at Microsoft called PLinq, which is in the early stages of development, would implement Microsoft’s LINQ (Language Integrated Query) technology on multiple processors. LINQ is intended to extend C# and Visual Basic with native language syntax for queries, with the goal of reducing the need to use multiple query languages for different data types. LINQ is planned for inclusion in the next major release of the Visual Studio developer platform, codenamed “Orcas.” The intention of PLinq is to divide queries among multiple CPUs, which can make programs run faster, a Microsoft representative said. Microsoft is not alone in seeking to accommodate multicore processors with application development technologies. Intel on Monday rolled out three tools to help developers take advantage of multicore systems. Software Development