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> And if you're *really* smart you will use the sleep() system call so you > don't waste cpu cycles burning through loops. That isn't so smart, because when you remove the sleep system calls to speed up the one program., the other programs will start running slower, and people will complain. The whole point is to use up cpu cycles , then restore them later. - Ben there, done that, have the T-shirt
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