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The ~200 Line Linux Kernel Patch That Does Wonders
An anonymous reader writes "There is a relatively miniscule patch to the Linux kernel scheduler being queued up for Linux 2.6.38 that is proving to have dramatic results for those multi-tasking on the desktop. Phoronix is reporting the ~200 line Linux kernel patch that does wonders with before and after videos demonstrating the much-improved responsiveness and interactivity of the Linux desktop. While compiling the Linux kernel with 64 parallel jobs, 1080p video playback was still smooth, windows could be moved fluidly, and there was not nearly as much of a slowdown compared to when this patch was applied. Linus Torvalds has shared his thoughts on this patch: So I think this is firmly one of those 'real improvement' patches. Good job. Group scheduling goes from 'useful for some specific server loads' to 'that's a killer feature.'"
Is there some place that conducts desktop user focus groups, market studies, etc, on how to increase Linux desktop acceptance? Does anyone publish these results. I participated in a few market-study projects, and although I don't really like these techniques for increasing the sales of detergent, I admit they are awfully effective for understanding what the user thinks of and wants. The ideas that guru techs have of user needs are evidently going to be different than the conclusions that direct observation of user comments by usability engineers, psychologists and anthropologists.
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Was I the only one thinking about Amigas and Alphastations?
Damn straight. Going from Vista to 7 was an amazing improvement.
Aw, you've finally learned that capitalization matters! How's your uncle Jack?
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Ah, thanks. Good to know I'm not senile yet. I can haz memory?
and confused replies routinely get interpreted as unfunny sarcasm and moderated down as Troll or Overrated.
How do replies with extremely long, boring and pedantic "corrections" of obvious jokes fare?
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I keep seeing your signature and thinking that it is a group of fans of the Honda CB 750 Nighthawk motorcycle. Disappointment soon follows. :(
-molo
Using your sig line to advertise for friends is lame.
The best choice is just to never, ever, sign up for a Facebook account.
Or if you insist on poking around in it a little, sign up for a totally fake account for a few hours. It's only interesting for that amount of time anyway.