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From: Terry Lambert <terry@lambert.org>
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Subject: Re: Load averages.
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Date: Thu, 21 Sep 1995 18:13:43 -0700 (MST)
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> 
> 
> I know this is a fairly simple question, but for the life of me I don't 
> remember. 
> 
> How are load averages calculated?

When you find out, please put it in the man pages for vmstat & w & uptime.


					Terry Lambert
					terry@lambert.org
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