* David Baron <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [2008 Jan 20 08:24 -0600]: > This is not just for audio but for file-system issues, graphics issues, etc. > Since we have a "low-latency desktop" kernel option, such fine-tuning could > be useful here too. Anyone have experience with this? Similar packages > already in Debian?
The low latency option is available in the kernel, but not using the stock Debian kernels. It appears that two options exist, CONFIG_PREEMPT_VOLUNTARY and CONFIG_PREEMPT. A good description of each is at: http://www.linuxtopia.org/online_books/linux_kernel/kernel_configuration/ch12.html Of the two, the latter appears to be for low-latency or embedded desktop systems. At this point the Debian maintainers seem to have decided against activating either of the two PREEMPT options above. See this report for reference: http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=375845 So, if a low-latency desktop is desired using Debian, a custom kernel must be built. - Nate >> -- "The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears this is true." -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
