kernel thread priority

[Subbu <subbu@sasken.com>]

Hi,

     I have to run some part of my network driver code in a thread which 
should have highest priority.

     I am working on 2.4.20-8 redhat 9 kernel version.

     i am using kernel_thread function to run the current process in a
thread.

     How can i set the priority level of the same to the highest .

     please help me in this regard. what are the functions i should use
for this


   Thanx in advance
   subbu



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