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diff --git a/kernel/Kconfig.preempt b/kernel/Kconfig.preempt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..587328b --- /dev/null +++ b/kernel/Kconfig.preempt @@ -0,0 +1,24 @@ + +config PREEMPT + bool "Preemptible Kernel" + help + This option reduces the latency of the kernel when reacting to + real-time or interactive events by allowing a low priority process to + be preempted even if it is in kernel mode executing a system call. + This allows applications to run more reliably even when the system is + under load. + + Say Y here if you are building a kernel for a desktop, embedded + or real-time system. Say N if you are unsure. + +config PREEMPT_BKL + bool "Preempt The Big Kernel Lock" + depends on PREEMPT + default y + help + This option reduces the latency of the kernel by making the + big kernel lock preemptible. + + Say Y here if you are building a kernel for a desktop system. + Say N if you are unsure. + |
