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From: swick@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Ralph R. Swick)
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Subject: Re: is xload insane?
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Date: 29 Dec 88 18:54:00 GMT
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> What does xload's output mean?

The Unix implementation is supposed to show the average number
of runnable processes, as reported by the operating system.
Other meters are possible (and probably preferable).