On Wed, 2002-12-11 at 15:49, Froberg, David C wrote:
> the pros and cons [of modules vs. statically linked kernel code]
> when it comes to a S/390 or zSeries box.

Most S/390 shops are serious about uptime, and imsmod is a heckuva lot
less disruptive than rebuilding the kernel.

I believe there are license issues as well, that you cannot link non-GPL
code into the kernel.  Some of the S/390 drivers are OCO.

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David Andrews
A. Duda and Sons, Inc.
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