>Usage
The nice command in Unix is used to start a process with a specified priority, helping manage system resources by adjusting CPU priority levels.
nice can prevent a single process from monopolizing CPU resources.
>Synopsis
>Options
-n
The -n option sets a niceness value for the command, with higher values meaning lower priority.
Example:
-zsh
> nice -n 10 your_command
This command runs "your_command" with a niceness value of 10.
adjustment
Changes the niceness by an adjustment. Positive values reduce priority, negative values increase it.
Example:
-zsh
> nice -adjustment 5 your_command
This command runs "your_command" with a niceness adjustment of 5.
priority value
Directly sets a priority value, generally between -20 (highest) and 19 (lowest).
Example:
-zsh
> nice -10 your_command
This command runs "your_command" with a priority value of -10.