Parallelizing loops is an art. Its an application level thing for the most part. It does not happen automatically.
Though my graduate school professor's thesis was about a parallelizing compiler. I don't think there are any parallelizing JVMs at the moment. I could probably make some nice $$$ If I built one
Originally posted by Ken Blair: I'm told your book is very good. Considering it's coming from an experienced, picky, cynical programmer I'd say it must be.
EDIT: That is to say the compliment is coming from one like that.
Henry is also an experienced, picky, cynical programmer. And I really liked his book, too. You should buy a copy!