Re: Interesting analysis of linux kernel threading by IBM

Larry McVoy (lm@bitmover.com)
Sun, 23 Jan 2000 10:15:40 -0800


: > <insert Larry McVoy-quote on processes/threads vs pasta/salt>
: I like to hope this is not an offence.
:
: Davide.

see http://www.bitmover.com/lm/quotes.html and you'll find a quote:

``Think of it this way: threads are like salt, not like pasta. You
like salt, I like salt, we all like salt. But we eat more pasta.''

Me explaining why a 1000 threads in a window system is not wise.

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