Specifies the initial nice value (also known as the run time or execution priority) of the request. Nice-value can be within the range of [-20..20]. It can also be one of the following alphanumeric descriptors:
Descriptor |
Numeric Equivalent |
IDLE |
20 |
NORMAL |
0 |
HIGH |
10 |
REALTIME |
-20 |
A REALTIME process preempts all other processes, including the operating system. Intergraph recommends that you avoid using the REALTIME priority.