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From: Jamal Hadi Salim <jhs@mojatatu.com>
Subject: Re: [PATCH 4/4] net_sched: gred: actually perform idling in WRED
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Date: Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:37:54 -0400
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On 12-09-13 03:38 PM, Ward, David - 0663 - MITLL wrote:
> Before applying this patch, the average queue size (as seen with "tc 
> -s qdisc") remained constant forever after I stopped sending any 
> packets through the interface -- it didn't taper off as you would 
> expect.  After the patch, the average queue size will now taper off if 
> packets are not being sent.
>


That makes sense. thanks

cheers,
jamal