What does "system load" mean?
 

Hello to all!
I have very simple question: what does "system load" mean?
Under Windows there are no such parameter. But system monitor under linux show this parameter. What is the formulae?
I think it something depends on interrupt's controller timer but want to elaborate for clarity:-)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Load_(computing)

thanks, jlliagre!
Very informative post!!!

Hmm, the link is broken.

That one looks better:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Load_%28computing%29