The standard recommendation for openbsd is to install the stock kernel. For the applications you've described, the standard recommendation is also to use packages or ports.
Think of OpenBSD as an appliance, and you're good to go. As a FYI - OpenBSD concentrates on correctness over optimization, and for most people, the defaults suffice. If you are one of those who need to eke out that last extra connection for your lamp, be prepared to roll your sleeves up and work on the source code yourself. Otherwise, you will be told - use defaults. -- http://www.glumbert.com/media/shift http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGvHNNOLnCk "This officer's men seem to follow him merely out of idle curiosity." -- Sandhurst officer cadet evaluation. "Securing an environment of Windows platforms from abuse - external or internal - is akin to trying to install sprinklers in a fireworks factory where smoking on the job is permitted." -- Gene Spafford learn french: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1G-3laJJP0&feature=related
