Date: Sun, 7 Oct 2012 15:39:45 -0700 From: Devin Teske <devin.teske@fisglobal.com> To: <freebsd-arch@freebsd.org> Cc: Devin Teske <dteske@freebsd.org> Subject: Tell the user we're booting Message-ID: <DFD7A734-6876-4232-AA9E-521B1041C3D9@fisglobal.com>
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Hi, I'd like to propose a small (tiny even) patch to sys/boot/forth/loader.4th Said patch will echo "Booting=85" before invoking the kernel. This patch would effect every architecture (even those that don't use the b= eastie menu). The reason for proposing this tiny change is that as of 9.0-R I've noticed = a significant lag between executing "boot" and getting something on-screen = to show that something is happening. On my circa 2006 white Macbook (Intel, 4GB of RAM) running VMware Fusion 5,= FreeBSD 9.0-R GENERIC kernel takes on-average 3.76 seconds from the point = I hit ENTER on the "boot" command to the point that kernel messages start a= ppearing on-screen. I've had this patch applied to DruidBSD for almost a decade but have neglec= ted to request this enhancement for FreeBSD. Largely because it wasn't need= ed, but now that I'm seeing significant delays on older hardware (with GENE= RIC), I feel it dramatically increases perceived performance (simply by pro= viding feedback -- doubly important in the menu environment where the user = hits ENTER and nothing happens for 3-4 seconds). --=20 Devin _____________ The information contained in this message is proprietary and/or confidentia= l. If you are not the intended recipient, please: (i) delete the message an= d all copies; (ii) do not disclose, distribute or use the message in any ma= nner; and (iii) notify the sender immediately. In addition, please be aware= that any message addressed to our domain is subject to archiving and revie= w by persons other than the intended recipient. Thank you.
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