On Wed, Dec 18, 2002 at 03:11:07PM -0600, Bryan Durkee wrote: > > As an excersise (in frustration?) I'm trying to build a custom kernel on an > old Compaq Proliant 2500. Since it's my first attempt and I want to keep > things simple, the only things I'm trying to change is to remove sound and > USB support. 2.4.18-18.8.0 kernel.
The first question you should really answer is why you think you need a custom kernel in the first place. The vast majority of users do not need custom kernels, and I suspect you're in that category. By default, the sound and usb modules are just that - modules. You don't gain anything significant by removing them. None of our servers here have custom kernels - we simply don't have speakers nor anything plugged into the USB ports. Who really cares about all the modular components that are never loaded? You don't try and create custom NT systems by removing all the drivers for devices you don't have do you? By creating a custom kernel, you're setting yourself up for more work. Every time a kernel upgrade is released, you'll need to get the kernel sources manually and re-apply your customizations. Alternatively, you can just grab the kernel binary, install it, and you're done (short of rebooting of course). Your Linux sysadmin time is better spent elsewhere at this stage of your learning curve. -- Ed Wilts, Mounds View, MN, USA mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Member #1, Red Hat Community Ambassador Program -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=unsubscribe https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list
