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

**URL:** <https://community.solid-run.com/t/what-configuration-should-be-changed-to-add-support-for-nice-command-in-kernel/85>\
**Category:** NXP i.MX8M Plus\
**Created:** [June 22, 2021, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.solid-run.com/t/what-configuration-should-be-changed-to-add-support-for-nice-command-in-kernel/85 "2021-06-22T15:40:53Z")\
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**Author:** ![JefferyKJames](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9de0a6/32.png) [@JefferyKJames](https://community.solid-run.com/u/JefferyKJames)\
**Post date:** [June 22, 2021, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.solid-run.com/t/what-configuration-should-be-changed-to-add-support-for-nice-command-in-kernel/85/1 "2021-06-22T15:40:53Z")

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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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**Author:** ![YazanShhadySR](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/a6a055/32.png) [@YazanShhadySR](https://community.solid-run.com/u/YazanShhadySR)\
**Post date:** [June 22, 2021, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.solid-run.com/t/what-configuration-should-be-changed-to-add-support-for-nice-command-in-kernel/85/2 "2021-06-22T15:43:02Z")

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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:**  
 ![image.png](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/solid_run/original/1X/81557fd90bf0c4d87d7e7a29641ac3328584ad46.jpeg)

Best Regards,  
Yazan.