> > > As I understand it, the kernel tests parity calc speed and decides to
> > > use/not use mmx based on which is faster.
> > >
> > > Assuming an otherwise heavily loaded cpu, would it not be better to use
> > > mmx even though slightly slower just to free up cpu cycles for other
> > tasks.
> >
On Sun, 19 Mar 2000, Martin Eriksson wrote:
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> From: "Michael Robinton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> Subject: raid parity and mmx processor
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> > As I
- Original Message -
From: "Michael Robinton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2000 9:54 AM
Subject: raid parity and mmx processor
> As I understand it, the kernel tests parity calc speed and decides to
> use/not use
As I understand it, the kernel tests parity calc speed and decides to
use/not use mmx based on which is faster.
Assuming an otherwise heavily loaded cpu, would it not be better to use
mmx even though slightly slower just to free up cpu cycles for other tasks.
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