Public bug reported:

Binary package hint: kernel-image-2.6.22-14-generic-di

Gigabit ethernet adapters use 400-500% more CPU in Gutsy compared to
Feisty for the same load.

To reproduce:

1.  Find two computers with gigabit NICs (I've tested with e1000,
rt8169, tg3, sky2, forcedeth) plugged in to a suitable gigabit switch or
connect with a suitable cross over cable.

2.  Boot Feisty LiveCD in both computers, enable universe, and "sudo
apt-get install iperf" on both computers.  Then run iperf -s on one and
iperf -c on the other and observe CPU usage for iperf (in the 10-20%
range).

3.  Repeat same procedure with Gutsy LiveCD.  Note CPU usage for iperf
(90-100+%).

This should go in the Gutsy caveats in a very visible place as I don't
think very many people will want to upgrade their servers if they know
this.  Just a little searching revealed this possibly related discussion
on the LKML:

http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/msg213242.html

** Affects: linux-source-2.6.22 (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New

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network performance and cpu usage in gutsy vs feisty
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