On 29.05.2009 17:32, Kirk Reiser wrote: > On Fri, 29 May 2009, Hermann wrote: > >> On my notebook I've only tested the latest GRML 2009-05-RC1 in live mode. >> Although the CPU load is quite normal, e.g. about 6.0%sy, I observe about >> 12500 wakeups per second, which seems extremely high. >> Hardware: Intel processor of 2,7 Ghz and 512 MB RAM. > > That does seem pretty excessive. Where are you getting that wakeup > rate from? I don't think our scheduling should be bringing anywhere > near that figure. Above all from Speakup. I forgot the exact percentage, but Speakup was the top reason. Hermann