With more recent kernels, you don't have to compile your own to select  
a different scheduler.  It can be done at boot time.  (And maybe even  
while running by setting a value in /proc.  I forget...)  I have found  
the deadline scheduler the best for database systems.  The cfq  
(default) scheduler was second.  I have no idea for desktops or other  
types of uses.

http://www.devshed.com/c/a/BrainDump/Configuring-and-Optimizing-Your-IO-Scheduler/

alex

On Jan 27, 2009, at 3:29 AM, Nathan England wrote:

>
> Hello Hello,
>
> For those who compile their own kernels, I have a question for you.
> Which scheduler do you use, and why?
>
> I have tried the newer scheduler in the past, but so far I have  
> stuck with the
> anticipatory scheduler.
>
> What have you done/tried/currently use?
>
> Or, if you're using a stock kernel, what does your distro use?
>
> nathan
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