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

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