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Well, it won't idle if there is another process ready to execute (load is greater than 1). If there is no process wanting to execute, it will idle.

Again, I'm not saying this is practical. I'm saying it might be possible (even if improbable).

And don't get me wrong, I'm not saying "OMG YOU ARE BAD IF YOU DON"T PROTECT THIS RIGHT". I'm more leaning on the side of "if there's a chance, I assume someone could possibly figure out a way".



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