Vitaly Luban wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
<snip/>
> the form of POLL_... This will bring functionality of RT
> signals event notification on the level with 'select' or
> 'poll' one, while more efficient and scalable. If there's
> an interest in such a feature, I'd be eager to publish a
> patch.
>
> Thanks,
> Vitaly.
>
I have been waiting for this patch since 2.4.0.
The SIGIO signal is a nightmare when it arrives :
The machine is already under high load and has to stop
using the most efficient way to handle it.
The filter changes would be the cream on top of this patch.
Do not hurry, but please not for long.
best Regards
Gerold
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