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It's just occurred to me to question this kernel configuration option, which |
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is under Processor Type and Features. |
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We used to have to choose from 100, 250 and 1000 Hz, but recently 300 Hz has |
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been added, with the following Help text: |
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CONFIG_HZ_300: |
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300 Hz is a good compromise choice allowing server performance while also |
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showing good interactive responsiveness even on SMP and NUMA systems and |
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exactly dividing by both PAL and NTSC frame rates for video and multimedia |
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work. |
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At first I followed the advice without thought, but on reflection it occurs |
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to me to wonder about the truth of this statement. I suspect it's only true |
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in North America, northern Japan and a few other places, where the public |
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supply frequency is 60 Hz. In the rest of the world, with its 50 Hz, I |
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think 250 would be a better choice. |
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I also think it would be more accurate to say "dividing exactly into" |
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than "by". |
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Would anyone like to comment? |
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Rgds |
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Peter Humphrey |
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Linux Counter 5290, Aug 93 |
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