Benjamin Scott wrote:
> 2.6% of CPU is quite normal for X11. It does take some CPU
> power to handle all the graphics calls GUI programs are
> constantly making. And, if you're running top in an xterm, then
> you're going to aggravate the problem. :-)
OK, I can understand that. That is one of the reasons that I went back
to using plain-old fvwm rather than one of those new-fangled WM ;-) As
for Top, I never really thought about where I run it making a difference
(ok, so I was running it in an xterm ;-) ).
> Did you try [CTRL]+[ALT]+[BKSPC]?
Yup..... It just sits there. I can't use the F# kets to switch consoles,
either..
> If that doesn't work, you can try including "Magic SYSRQ Keys"
> into your kernel. They introduce some keystrokes which let you,
> e.g., kill all programs on the current virtual console, or reset
> the keyboard to normal mode. I make extensive use of this when
> playing Starcraft as root under Wine (which usually leads to an
> eventual X server crash, but it gives me a performance boost :).
So THAT'S what that is for.... I never did get around to reading the
docs on that...
> > I'm starting to wonder if it is something wrong with the
> > scheduling subsystem?
>
> What kernel are you running? What release of XFree?
2.3.20
Kenny
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