Linux-2.6.33.2/tools/perf/Documentation/perf.txt

perf(1)
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NAME
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perf - Performance analysis tools for Linux

SYNOPSIS
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[verse]
'perf' [--version] [--help] COMMAND [ARGS]

DESCRIPTION
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Performance counters for Linux are are a new kernel-based subsystem
that provide a framework for all things performance analysis. It
covers hardware level (CPU/PMU, Performance Monitoring Unit) features
and software features (software counters, tracepoints) as well.

SEE ALSO
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linkperf:perf-stat[1], linkperf:perf-top[1],
linkperf:perf-record[1], linkperf:perf-report[1],
linkperf:perf-list[1]