ECMs & Kernals

Judd Montgomery judd at jpilot.org
Wed Sep 5 02:26:55 GMT 2001


I can't take it anymore :)
Its kernel, not kernal.

rr wrote:

> Several folks inquired about the internal works of the kernal. I've
> also changed the subject line.
> 
> BobR.
> 
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> 
> An ECM needs to run routines at a set pace. This is quite different
> then the computer that you are using to read this. The computer on
> your desk is event driven. That is it doesn't do anything unless
> an outside influence causes it to. The mouse cursor moves when the
> mouse is moved. Files are written or read from disk when you make the
> request. Otherwise it just sits there waiting for something to do.
> 


I could go on and on about this, but I won't since its not relevant to 
DIY-EFI.  Also, some of us may be reading this from a real time 
operating system such as QNX, or LynxOS.

Judd


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