On Mon, 30 Apr 2007 17:39:19 +0200 Jiri Slaby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi, > > I have a problem with higher disk loads (e.g. running git-log or yum update). > Many processes end up in D state and system is unusable -- I'm not able to run > anything but smooth mouse moving when this happens. > > If I wait for a 20-30sec it becomes usable. This happens in 2.6.21-rc7-mm2 and > also in 2007-04-28-05-06 broken-out snapshot. I think 2.6.21-rc6-mm1 worked > fine, but I'm uncertain. If it is important, let me know to re-test. > It is important, but I doubt if retesting 2.6.21-rc6-mm1 will clarify things a lot. Could you try switching to a different IO scheduler please? Anticipatory would suit. Please keep a close eye on mainline, too. Wait for it to appear there :( - To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe linux-kernel" in the body of a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] More majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.html Please read the FAQ at http://www.tux.org/lkml/