On Fri, Jul 11, 2003 at 08:43:39AM +0530, Arvind wrote: > > > Recompilation of kernel with unwanted modules kicked out, will make a > > > difference, though i cant really say, how much of a difference it will. > YOu > > > > I fail to see how, considering the RH kernel is highly modular anyway. > > > > ommiting unwanted modules means less code compiled, which should hence > produce a smaller binary with lesser links to external libraries and modules > which have been omitted.
:-) Less code compiled is right - but it doesn't mean a smaller binary. The actual kernel doesn't link to any external libraries or modules. When you need a module, you modprobe it into the running kernel, and remove it when you are through with it. Binand -- Russian Roulette with Unix: while :; do kill $RANDOM &> /dev/null && break || sleep 1; done ------------------------------------------------------- This SF.Net email sponsored by: Parasoft Error proof Web apps, automate testing & more. Download & eval WebKing and get a free book. www.parasoft.com/bulletproofapps1 _______________________________________________ linux-india-help mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/linux-india-help
