>> Each process takes up 8k of non-swappable kernel memory for the kernel
>> stack and process structure. This is allocated dynamically (which can
>> cause problems if memory is fragmented, becuase the 8k needs to be
>> contiguous). If all 4092 processes are running this is almost 32Mb.
>> Double trouble for low-memory machines.
>
>Now I understand a bit more. Thank you for your explanation. However, I've
>been messing with tasks.h a bit more.
>
>It looks like my machine will *not* boot if I set NR_TASKS to 4092 (as
>instructed), or 4090. However, setting it to 4000 works fine. And, no I
>don't have APM configured. I have it permanently switched off as I figure
>I can bloody well turn off the monitor 8)
I have Linux turn off my monitor just fine *WITHOUT* any APM at
all. Just use:
setterm -powersave on
setterm -powerdown 10
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