Messages in this thread |  | | From | Remco Post <> | Subject | Re: QNX Scheduler patch | Date | Wed, 03 Oct 2001 11:11:26 +0200 |
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> Can anyone tell me about experience with the QNX scheduler patch done way > back for kernel 2.0.31? I've been wanting to try it on a 2.4 series kernel > (I'm looking for best possible interactive performance under X), and I want > to know if it is worth porting to the 2.4 line. > > Thanks, > > Dan
I tried the patch once or twice. On small systems or systems under heavy load it did give a more responsive feeling on interactive applications. With more modern systems (I tested it on my PowerMac 7200/75) I think the difference is not worth the effort of porting the scheduler.
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