I'm running Debian Etch on an intel dual core 1.83GHz cpu. I have a doubt regarding the choice of kernel to use for this cpu. I'm currently using the stock kernel from etch.
[EMAIL PROTECTED]:~$ uname -r 2.6.15-1-686 the problem is that which I switch to the -smp kernel of the same version as above, applications seem to be using a lot of CPU. Firefox takes up around 80% and Xorg shifts from 80-90% when I move the cursor around on the screen. At times cpu utilization for firefox goes to about 100+ utilization and the system becomes unusable. gnome-terminal refresh becomes choppy and the cursor starts flickering. I'm using the binary nvidia kernel on this laptop. Correct me if I'm wrong here but should I be using a -smp kernel for the dual-core kernel ? If yes they what am I doing wrong to see such high cpu utilization ? Thanks, Toufeeq -- blog @ http://toufeeq.blogspot.com -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
