Handling time in Linux
Timing is an essential aspect of any computer system, and Linux is no exception. In Linux, there are different types of timers available, each designed to handle specific tasks and requirements.
These timers can be used to measure the execution time of programs, schedule tasks, trigger events, and more. In this section, we’ll explore the different types of timers available in Linux and how to use them effectively.
Here are the different kinds of timers used in the Linux system:
- System timers: The Linux kernel uses system timers to keep track of the time and schedule various tasks. System timers are used to measure the system uptime, delay, and timeouts. The most important system timer in Linux is the Jiffies timer, which increments by 1 with every tick of the system clock. The Jiffies timer is used to track the time elapsed since the system booted up, and it is frequently used by various kernel modules and drivers.
- Real-Time Clock (RTC...
