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The ~200 Line Linux Kernel Patch That Does Wonders

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the well-isn't-that-special dept.

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.'"

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  1. Re:Is this a typo? by Aladrin · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Yeah, I'm pretty sure that's what they meant.

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  2. Re:This was always my biggest problem with Linux by electrosoccertux · · Score: 0, Redundant

    *in before someone claims their linux experience was always faster than Windows*

  3. Re:Distros? by diegocg · · Score: 0, Redundant

    As soon as they use a kernel that includes it.

  4. Re:Compiling the kernel by MBGMorden · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Of course not. It's not finished compiling yet . . .

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  5. Re:Actually that sounbds quite large. by 91degrees · · Score: 0, Redundant

    No I didn't. I went wrong by not going into more detail.