[CentOS] CentOS 4 vs 5 for VMware?

[Ray Van Dolson]

> Also, there is a special kernel that helps out on running VMWare that
> changes the default speed of the system timer, reducing the LA on the
> host system especially if your guests are mostly idle.  The kernel is
> available for both 4 and 5.  Please look at
> http://bugs.centos.org/view.php?id=2189 for more info.

Very interesting.  Wasn't aware of that.  Thanks for posting.  Have you
noticed tangible differences when running stock vs the kernels
mentioned there?

Ray