2009/3/26 Tzafrir Cohen <tzaf...@cohens.org.il>

> On Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 03:08:07PM +0100, Cassiel wrote:
>
> > When talking about RT kernel only one patch comes into play -->>
> > http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/projects/rt/
>
> That's a huge patch.
>
> Any idea how much effort would it take to integrae it into the existing
> Debian linux-2.6 package?


I really can not figure out.
I am a statistician with web developing and database skills and not a C
programmer, I can help in testing and building debian packages, assuming
someone else takes care of integrating the patch...

>
> > other references regarding kernel config are found in -->>
> > http://www.alsa-project.org/main/index.php/Low_latency_howto
>
> Seems a bit dated. E.g. HPET is now enabled by default in Lenny.


Yes it is, but I found it useful as a starting point, fundamental steps are
all there.


> >
> > IMHO, the upstream kernel version should follow the RT patch releases.
> >
> > Benchmarks can be easily provided by users if encouraged to use the same
> > toolbox, eg.-->>
> > http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/tglx/rt-tests.git;a=summary
> > Actually I have none but as I introduced in the previous post recording
> one
> > more track on my i386 PentiumIV dual core running Ardour with 14-16
> tracks +
> > fx + software monitoring (i.e. ardour) is possible running RT kernels,
> > running stock kernels results in too many xruns.
>

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