User: datadigger

Re:No, there aren't. This is what a kernel DOES.

On: Debating the Linux Process Scheduler

... a task that even the most minimalist microkernels consider necessary to put into the microkernel.

Naah, only the dispatcher should in the kernel. The ordering of the processor queue (scheduler) can be delegated to a process outside the kernel.

i'm not a specialist but

On: Virtual Earth Exposes Nuclear Sub's Secret

Come on, this shape is almost common knowledge. Anyone can see this frequently on Discovery Channel or National Geographic Channel.

Re:I think....

On: Federal Anti-Obscenity Program Comes Up Limp

You've been avoiding Bushes for too long. They're all shaved nowadays.

Why not a better "atime" instead of "noatime"

On: Replacing Atime With Relatime in the Kernel

I see no reason why atime updates can't be postponed until some moment other metadata has to be flushed, or once a minute, whatever comes first.
The exactness of atime might suffer, but nobody will notice.
That said, I agree the noatime mount option covers most needs.