What configuration should be changed to add support for "nice" command in kernel

NXP i.MX8M Plus
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Hi,
I have BuildRoot linux (4.14.78), which I build by myself.

As a reference there is Debian binary (5.xx) downloaded from your site.

Just reminder that we have IMX8M Plus SoM on HummingBoard board.

The issue that I have is that looks like “nice” command and nice() function don’t work.

Also when I checking the “top” command, I can’t see the “NI” column, which represents the USER NICE priority scheduling.

If you check debian “top” command (screenshots attached) this column exist.

As far as I know the “NICE” priority should be supported in all kernels 4.xx.

Question:

Do you know what configuration should be changed to add support for “nice” command in kernel

Regards,
Jeffery

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Hi Jeffery,

You can add the HTOP command in Buildroot (it’s should support the NI Value)
you can add " BR2_PACKAGE_HTOP=y" in the Buildroot .config file
HTOP output example in Buildroot:
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Best Regards,
Yazan.

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