FWIW, kernel "hacking" usually refers to actually whaling away on the
source code.
This is no longer necessary; you can build a slimmed-down custom kernel
with just "make xconfig" and the instructions in gives you. Quite
easy but tiresome.
OTOH, the benefit is small; most of the drivers are in modules these
days. Saves disk space and a modicum of time the first time you use
them, and that's about it.
On the first hand, I still rebuild 'em, so I'm a hypocrite. So there.
On Mon, 03 Apr 2000, you wrote:
| On Mon, 03 Apr 2000, you wrote:
|
| >
| > You out there who Expect that a group of volunteers working almost in
| > isolation can produce perfect code every time, which runs on every variety
| > of equipment - just think of the very small steps taken during these past
| > 60 or so years.
|
| Kinda makes a case for "Kernel Hacking" so the individual doesn't have to
| run the bloated "distro version" with drivers and "kludges" for every piece of
| hardware under the sun. While I am certainly not in that league of Linux user
| yet it appears that will be my ultimate goal.
|
| >
| > Yes - folks Linux does have some holes. But I seem to remember a time
| > when not only Linux, but also Fortran, APL, LISP, PROLOG, SNA, Unix,
| > Xenix, Cobol, RPG, Algol, and even Basic - were declared full of holes
| > because the accountants didn't know what was involved in making them work!!!
| >
| I remember Fortran, Unix, Xenix, Cobol, & Basic! And all the associated
| thingies to make them "work" my first "personal computer" was an Apple II
| with 4K of memory and a floppy. Think I can get Linux to run on a 6502??
| HMMM! Might make a programmable door bell out of it or some such! :-)
|
| >
| > And last of all for all you males out there - Would someone please explain
| > A: What's a differential?
| > B. How's it work?
| > C. Why do we need it??
| >
| > Cheers
|
| Well if you are talking about a "physical" differential, like what goes in an
| auto (not an equation) I might offer some insight.
|
| A: A network of gears to allow the driven wheel on an auto to turn at
| different speeds when making a turn.
|
| B: The network of gears called a "spider" I believe shifts the power from
| the wheel with no or little traction to the wheel with traction. Unless it is
| a "limited slip" or "locked" variety used in racing and 4x4 vehicles
| which apply the power to both wheels equally at all times.
|
| C: The two wheels on a drive axle of a vehicle travel at different speeds
| especially when making a turn. The outside wheel must travel a greater
| distance than the inside wheel.
|
| So there's enough wasted bandwidth on non Linux stuff.
| HTH
| Vern
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