hmm dual processors don't help u much here I'd say. And linux is prolly a bit faster than os x too
1min 31s on 700mhz G4 iMac
(safari, iTunes, finder, X-Chat aqua, konfabulator running in bg)
1min 42s on 600mhz celeron / redhat9
(mldonkey, BitchX in bg, no window server, console only &...