Direct switching of software threads by selectively bypassing run queue based on selection criteria

摘要

An embodiment of the invention provides an apparatus and a method for direct switching of software threads. The apparatus and method include performing acts including: issuing a wakeup call from a first thread to a second thread in a sleep state; removing the second thread from the sleep state; switching out the first thread from the resource; switching in the second thread to the resource; and running the second thread on the resource.