>Hi, > >could there be any disadvantages for averaged desktop users, server >usage etc., if the kernel 2.6.39 is build as PREEMPT kernel? > >Today I installed the kernel from the repositories of a major Distro: > >$ uname -a >Linux debian 2.6.39-2-amd64 #1 SMP Wed Jun 8 11:01:04 UTC 2011 x86_64 >GNU/Linux > >Some time ago I build the kernel myself: > >$ uname -a >Linux debian 2.6.39.1 #1 SMP PREEMPT Tue Jun 7 01:40:05 CEST 2011 x86_64 >GNU/Linux > >I'm asking, because I want to know, if it would be reasonable to appeal, >that major distros should build it as PREEMPT kernel. > >Regards, > >Ralf > >_________ Hi Ralf, My understanding that there would probably be not much differences for desktop users. However (most) server users would not want a pre-emptively built as they generally require to share their services whereas pre-emption can cause delays on some services... FWIW - this is only my limited understanding.. I have a pre-emptive kernel on my general purpose laptop.. On my home server I have no latency on low value kernel timer.. . I recommend either building your own kernel (fairly easy, especially if you save your config from previous builds).. Or getting a pre-built audio purpose kernel.. cheers Allan _______________________________________________ Linux-audio-user mailing list Linux-audio-user@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx http://lists.linuxaudio.org/listinfo/linux-audio-user
