Amount of computational work performed.
1Queue all incoming mail when load average is above this level.
2Furthermore, different systems behave differently under the same load average.
3Refuse connections when load average is above this level.
4You can generally expect to see higher typical load averages on server systems than on single-user workstations.
5Our loads average about 550 pounds per sledge and we have left a lot of provisions behind.
6The load averaged 609 lb.
7Higher than normal load averages.
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