4BSD vs ULE scheduler question

From: Matt (matt_at_xtaz.co.uk)
Date: 05/30/03

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    Just a quick question. I have been running -CURRENT since just before 5.0
    was released and have seen the introduction of the ULE scheduler and the
    associated mails on this list about it. I know it used to be classed as
    very experimental and you should use 4BSD if you want stability etc. I was
    wondering if that is still the case these days?

    The other question which I am not too sure about is what are the
    advantages of ULE over 4BSD or vice versa?

    I know a lot of people will now probably say "stick with 4BSD if you don't
    know" or something and I will if ULE is still not recommended for general
    use. But I am just curious to learn a bit more about it.

    Regards, Matt. 

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