CFQ (Completely Fair Queuing)

CFQ (Completely Fair Queuing) is a network scheduling algorithm that ensures all users or data streams receive fair bandwidth. It works by dividing the network capacity into equal portions and assigning each flow or user their own queue. The algorithm then schedules data packets in a way that no single user or flow can dominate the connection, distributing bandwidth proportionally based on demand. This prevents any one data source from monopolizing the network, promoting fairness and efficient utilization of available resources. CFQ is commonly used in operating systems and routers to manage multiple data connections smoothly.