Re: Interesting analysis of linux kernel threading by IBM

[Karen Shaeffer]

On Sun, Jan 23, 2000 at 01:59:52PM +0100, Davide Libenzi wrote:
> On Sat, 22 Jan 2000, Larry McVoy wrote:
> > : Are You saying that N processes that run in N uniprocessor systems 
> > : echanging data through network perform better than a single SMP N way system 
> > : echanging data in memory due to the cache effects ( given the same 
> > : software architecture ) ?
> > 
> > Yes, that's exactly correct.  It should be obvious if the cost of the
> > network is zero, right?  
> Sorry Larry but this is not a small bit in this context.
> Is like speaking about a beautiful girl and say, "OK, ignore the fact that
> she/he is a transsexual and has the d*ck" ;)  ( I've nothing against trans )
> 
> Davide.
> 
> -- 
> All this stuff is IMVHO
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This characterization is entirely inappropriate for this list. As Linux
becomes a mainstream technology (No doubt the goal of the serious
individuals on this list.), women, minorities, gays, lesbians, and
transgendered human beings will be part of the linux community. Every human
being deserves to be extended decency and respect in the workplace. This
_is_ the linux workplace. Individual behavior needs to be mindful of this
reality. Demeaning and sexually explicit characterizations targeting these
groups have no place here. All groups should be equally welcome to participate
and contribute to the global linux and open source technology workplace.

Davide, you only hurt your argument by digressing into such negative
behavior. Now everyone please let this subthread die and get back to work.
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