Kernel 2.6 cont
(home)Well, I am writing this from Stitch, currently running the linux kernel v2.6.0 with the nptl and I have to say: WOW. Eclipse runs as fast as I have ever seen it, substantially faster then with my main desktop (running 2.4.22). I will definately be switching all my machines over. Gnome starts faster then I have ever seen it, everything is like it was with 2.4.x (great) only faster ![]()
Summary:
2.6 ROCKS.

January 5th, 2004 at 12:05 pm
It’s really that much better? Maybe I really have been using windows too much, but it seems strange to think that the kernel can make that big a speed increase to user apps.
January 5th, 2004 at 12:12 pm
It sure is. I think that is has more to do with using 2.6/nptl rather then just 2.6
January 5th, 2004 at 12:12 pm
Optimizations in the kernel would effect everything.
January 5th, 2004 at 12:34 pm
Anything that can improve the speed of java impresses me greatly, especially on the GUI side of things.
January 5th, 2004 at 2:46 pm
Well, Eclipse runs quite snappily
January 5th, 2004 at 2:47 pm
Also, apperently Java apps get a big boost from the nptl stuff (so I have heard)
January 5th, 2004 at 4:45 pm
Tuddly,
2.6 uses a totally new threading structure, so as well as the kernel calls being optimised, the whole threading system has taken an overhaul as well. This involves syncronising scheduling etc which has the potential to make a HUGE difference to everything.