On Tue, Aug 24, 2004 at 01:04:22PM +0200, Michael Schmitz wrote: > > > I am currently getting lost configuring my kernels for my Powerbook. > > > > Why not use the default debian kernel, or at least the config thereof ? > > My reason for building my own kernels: getting rid of all that bloat > that's compiled as modules. Plus, having drivers required for booting > built-in, obviating the need for initrd. > > Main reason: the sarge installer (dated 9 Aug) saddled me with a root fs > size of 150 MB. Modules size per kernel: 40 MB. Go figure. > > Like it or not: tailoring your kernel for size is a must at this state of > affairs. If you don't offer full custom partitioning in the sarge > installer anymore, get the default partition sizes right at least.
Yeah, i understand. Still you could use the config, builtin what you need, and remove the uneeded modules, could you not ? Friendly, Sven Luther
