High load average

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Subject: High load average
From: Oded Maimon <oded.maimon@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 09 Apr 2005 12:23:38 +0200
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Hi,
How can i check the reason for a high load average on my system?

Thanks,
Oded.