Context switches in control paths of a non-preemptive kernel (Linux)
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04-10-2019 - |
Question
The Linux kernel is non-preemptive, but I just read that there could be context-switches in different control paths. Doesn't that contradict the non-preemptive nature on the Linux kernel?
Solution
No, it does not contradict this, because the latest Linux kernels are pre-emptive.
OTHER TIPS
There were / are several different preemption models used by the Linux kernel, which included the old "non-preemptable" model - which means, in general, that kernel code cannot be preempted (I mean when not calling schedule(), sleep_on() etc)
There are also several other degrees of preemptability. Look at the kernel documentation for more information.
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