Sudev Barar wrote: > > No load average is not just CPU but reflects all parameters. For pure > CPU usage system monitor or similar tool will give better > understanding. Also the processes (or dameons) running will really > determine the expected load average. > But as some else said for genera usage 2~3 times x number of > processors is a thumb rule guide. > -- > I don't think so. I believe, but could be wrong, that load average is the number of processes waiting to execute. Nothing else. However, I reserve the right to be wrong. -- Chris Mason NetConcepts (264) 497-5670 Fax: (264) 497-8463 Int: (305) 704-7249 Fax: (815)301-9759 UK 44.207.183.0271 Cell: 264-235-5670 Yahoo IM: netconcepts_anguilla at yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.