Execution of a "long" script

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> Hi list
> I'm about to launch a script on LC 6.5.2 on Mac to process a large xml
file,
> and the execution will take several hours at least.
> I am wondering : if I use other apps like a browser or a mailer after
> starting
> the script, or if I return to the Finder or navigate through various apps
in
> the dock, what happens to my script ? Is it slowed down or even stalled
while
> I use other apps, does it still run as a background task, or... ?
> 
> Thanks
> jbv

The OS handles multi-tasking based on the process priority. I would
therefore expect the script to run more slowly if other memory-intensive
activities take place.

Hugh Senior
FLCo