A/UX 2.0 and X11R4

[Jerry LeVan]

Hello Netters,
Examining the kconfig parameters I noticed that the SLICE parameter was
changed from a "60" to a "5". This will force a lot more context switches.
(?So Multifinder can get some time for mac stuff?)

As I recall in version 1.1 I could load up many X demos and still
get some action. However with A/UX 2.0 running "plaid" the whole
shebang grinds (try starting "plaid" and then "puzzle" it takes puzzle
a looong time to draw its window) to a snails pace.

Do you suppose the "main" problem here is the small value of SLICE?

Is it possible to change SLICE on the fly or does one have to kconfig
for new values? (That would take the fun out of X)

Or do you suppose there could be some other problem?

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I still can't generate a multitape tar archive for my X system,
directing the output through "tcb" causes an I/O error when the
second tape is inserted. Not using "tcb" is slooow and and a get
a memory fault deep into the second tape. (I have an 8 meg macII
with the "outstanding" apple tc drive.)

Jerry
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