Linux has never had a mechanism to deal with priority inversion since
it was first introduced (in 2.0, I believe?). Victor Yodaiken gave an
excellent presentation at Linux Expo about why priority inheritance is
a stupid idea, but that particular section isn't in the Proceedings.
I also can't find it on the rtlinux website. Victor, would you be so
kind as to post a link to it if it exists?
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