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SubjectRe: Plans for better performance metrics in upcoming kernels?
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> We have a project to maintain and improve systat here at OSDL.  We're 
> looking for others to help in this area, if your're interested.
>
> On Mon, 2003-09-08 at 07:54, Scott Chapman wrote:
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I received one reply to this email. I take it there is nobody really heading
> > up the implementation of improved/missing performance metrics in the kernel?
> >
> > Is this on anyone's radar?
> >
> > What is Linus' take on more/better metrics?
> > Is he likely to roll them in if they are implemented?
> >
> > Is there any plan to implement any existing patches?
> >
> > If I can get developer time applied to this project, I don't want to re-invent
> > the existing pieces. Who do I coordinate with?

OSDL can also provide you hardware resources, if you want to do a project.
We may be able to help some with the coordination, if bandwidth allows.
OSDL is definately interested in improving performance metrics.
cliffw

> >
> > Cordially,
> > Scott
> >
> > On Friday 05 September 2003 16:41, Scott Chapman wrote:
> > > Hi,
> > > I'm wondering what the plans are for more accurate and more useful
> > > performance metrics in upcoming kernels.
> > >
> > > CPU Utilization by process is apparently a known-inaccuracy.
> > >
> > > There are no disk I/O metrics per process.
> > >
> > > CPU Queue Length doesn't appear to be available?
> > >
> > > Etc.
> > >
> > > Linux clearly falls behind the competition in this area. It makes it rather
> > > tough to do system performance analysis on a Linux box! :-)
> > >
> > > Is there a plan to deal with these issues? ETA's?
> > >
> > > Cordially,
> > > Scott
> >
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