Re: [PATCH] HZ change for ix86

Peter T. Breuer (ptb@it.uc3m.es)
Mon, 11 Jan 1999 00:57:24 +0100 (MET)

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"Horvath Karoly wrote:"
> >
> > you don't want the CPU taken away until you are done.
>
> We can't prevent the kernel from taking away the CPU - and a higher HZ value
> helps us get back the CPU as soon as possible.
>
> > doesn't produce visual effects. The higher the HZ value, the more
> > often the CPU gets stolen from the interactive user.
>
> Why is that a problem? Here is an example:
> You earn 1000$ a month. Your boss decides to pay you not monthly but weekly,
> and you begin to complain that you only earn 250$.

Exactly - glad somebody had the courage to say that.

If you propose to explain why greater Hz is bad, you must use a different
explanation. The one given is incorrect. Thanks, Horvath.

Peter

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