Re: what is jiffies?

[Learner <ruxyz@xxxxxxxxx>]

Refer 

http://www.linuxgazette.com/node/view/8993

 --- linux lover <linux_lover2004@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >
hi friends,
>       i am new to linux development. i wan to know
> what are jiffies and why it is used? 
>        Also i want to know what is HZ in kernel?
> Thanking you.
> linux_lover
> 
> 
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