Is there a way for a processor to be dedicated to

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Is there a way for a processor to be allocated to a single, realtime task? There was some discussion on the BeDevTalk mailing list indicating that perhaps a single processor could be set aside for this purpose.

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FAQ Number:
FAQ-0172

Last Modified:
2/3/98

Keywords:
BeOS, Developing, Internals, program, task, priority, performance, thread, processor, allocate

There is currently no way to explictly set aside one processor for the execution of a privileged task. You can get the realtime processing you're looking for by setting a high enough thread class and priority -- so high that it effectively consumes a CPU -- but you can't be specific about it. This is not a technical limitation, but a decision made during the design of the BeOS.

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