linux-kernel - Re: Poor desktop responsiveness with background I/O-operations

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Message-ID: <4AB6EC09.9010808@datenparkplatz.de>
Date:	Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:59:21 +0200
From:	Ulrich Lukas <stellplatz-nr.13a@...enparkplatz.de>
To:	Linux Kernel Mailing List <linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org>
Subject: Re: Poor desktop responsiveness with background I/O-operations

Jiri Kosina wrote:
> I guess that switching from CFQ to deadline I/O scheduler improves the 
> situation, right?

Indeed, there is an improvement. But, especially in the case with an
encrypted /home, copying a large file from a fast source means I better
go get another cup of coffee rather than continue working on something
else in the meantime.

BTW, I've tested this with a default install of
OpenSUSE 11.1, and I get basically the same behaviour.

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