On Thu, 2003-02-20 at 23:35, T E wrote: > Hi all, > > Do any of you recommend rebuilding Linux Mandrake > kernels? I've heard that it can make things faster - > is this true and what are the other benefits? It more > ideal for Linux servers, Linux workstations or both? > I've also heard the term "recompiling for your > hardware" - does this mean when you recompile it > automatically rebuilds specific to your hardware? > Finally, can any of you recommend a good HOWTO for > recompling a Mandrake Linux kernel? > > Thanks! >
One of the reasons for recompiling the kernel is to get the maximum out of your system - when you recompile, you're not using just "generic" settings that the distributions kernel uses - keep in mind that the distro kernel was MEANT to be generic and "all encompassing". Your kernel would be specific to your machine and hardware (and requirements). It's like building an engine for a car that specifically works for that car only. High performance. -- Fri, 21 Feb 2003 07:05:00 +1100 7:05am up 1 day, 19:48, 6 users, load average: 1.34, 0.87, 0.59 ------------------------------------------------------------------ | __ __ | kuhn media australia | | / ,, /| |'-. | http://kma.0catch.com | | .\__/ || | | |=================================| | _ / `._ \|_|_.-' | stephen kuhn | | | / \__.`=._) (_ | email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | | |/ ._/ |"""""""""| | email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | | |'. `\ | | | icq: 5483808 | | ;"""/ / | | | | | smk ) /_/| |.-------.| | mobile: 0410-728-389 | | ' `-`' " " | Berkeley, New South Wales, AU | ------------------------------------------------------------------ linux user:267497 * RH 8.0 * PC/Mac/Linux/Networking/Consulting ------------------------------------------------------------------ Alone! I'm alone! I'm a lonely, insignificant speck on a has-been planet orbited by a cold, indifferent sun! -- Homer Simpson El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Homer
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