multi-core image decompression
by basharx from LinuxQuestions.org on (#513SF)
Just wondering if it's possible in principle to speed up the initial kernel image decompression by using multiple CPU cores, which would be useful on older multi-core system; if some rudimentary multi-core control is available at boot time.
I've only found someone comparing general decompression speeds and preferring very fast lz4 decompression (at the expense of image size) as opposed to bz2, xz, lzma, etc. (the use-case was some consumer electronics). Thanks for any insights.
I've only found someone comparing general decompression speeds and preferring very fast lz4 decompression (at the expense of image size) as opposed to bz2, xz, lzma, etc. (the use-case was some consumer electronics). Thanks for any insights.