[Bugme-janitors] [Bug 31392] New: load avarage is > 1 if module intel_ips is loaded

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https://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=31392

           Summary: load avarage is > 1 if module intel_ips is loaded
           Product: Other
           Version: 2.5
    Kernel Version: 2.6.37.4
          Platform: All
        OS/Version: Linux
              Tree: Mainline
            Status: NEW
          Severity: high
          Priority: P1
         Component: Modules
        AssignedTo: other_modules at kernel-bugs.osdl.org
        ReportedBy: zux at pie-dabas.net
                CC: zux at pie-dabas.net
        Regression: No


after "rmmod intel_ips" load falls to normal expected values.

Overview: More detailed restatement of summary.

At all time when this module is loaded the load avarage is around 1,05 if there
is no usage.
Feels like the load is always +1 higher than actual.

Steps to Reproduce: Minimized, easy-to-follow steps that will trigger the bug. 

load module intel_ips
modprobe intel_ips

Actual Results: What the application did after performing the above steps.

Load avarage rises by 1

Expected Results: What the application should have done, were the bug not
present.

Load avarage should stay the same

Build Date & Platform: Date and platform of the build in which you first
encountered the bug.
slackware64-current
uname -a
Linux tofiks 2.6.37.4 #1 SMP Thu Mar 17 14:53:38 CDT 2011 x86_64 Intel(R)
Core(TM) i5 CPU       M 520  @ 2.40GHz GenuineIntel GNU/Linux



Additional Builds and Platforms: Whether or not the bug takes place on other
platforms (or browsers, if applicable).

    Doesn't Occur On Build 2006-08-10 on Windows XP Home (Service Pack 2)

Additional Information: Any other useful information.

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