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> >> Linux-2.1.29: timevals are converted to jiffies and not used again; some
> >>               overflows are corrected, others give silly times.
> >
> >I dunno if I should ask, but what's a jiffie (note there's no capital
> >J !).
> 
> A jiffy is 1 Linux clock tick.  What's a capital Jiffy? :-)

I'm sure our friends in the US will correct me if I'm wrong, but
I believe they compete in the market place with Durex over there.

I remember years ago - I think in the States - a big billboard
add with the logo "Wise men come in a Jiffy"... sad !

> Bruce

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Don't _EVER_ lose your sense of humour....