I would also update the subject to something like:
hung_task: Panic when there are more than N hung tasks at the sametime
Ok, I will update
That said, I think that both approaches make sense.
Your approach would trigger the panic when many processes are stuck. Note that it still might be a transient state. But I agree that the more stuck processes exist the more serious the problem likely is for the heath of the system.
My approach would trigger panic when a single process hangs for a long time. It will trigger more likely only when the problem is persistent. The seriousness depends on which particular process get stuck.
Yes, both are reasonable requirement, and I will leave it to you or anyone else interested to implement it
Thanks
-Li.
I am fine with your approach. Just please, make more clear that the number means the number of hung tasks at the same time. And mention the problems to login, ...
Best Regards, Petr