Re: Module vs Prago
On Tue, 18 Mar 1997, Greg Vence wrote: What are the pro's con's of compiling into the kernal vs. loading a module? Where could I find docs on topic? Variously scattered I think. There's also the issue of loading with auto or specifically. A few thoughts to get you started on a mini-FAQ! 1) Compile in anything needed to get to your disk, e.g. scsi stuff. 2) Modularise anything you need to remove, e.g. ppa and lp if you're running a parallel-port zip drive with the current drivers in stable. 3) Don't use auto on modules which need to retain settings, e.g. serial ports and sound cards. 4) Don't use auto on things that will make kerneld work hard, e.g. mouse. David. -- David Wright, Open University, Earth Science Department, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA U.K. email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] tel: +44 1908 653 739 fax: +44 1908 655 151
Re: Module vs Prago
On Tue, 18 Mar 1997, Greg Vence wrote: What are the pro's con's of compiling into the kernal vs. loading a module? Smaller kernel, more memory for apps. Where could I find docs on topic? why, if you are running debian with kernel sources installed and the other linux docs, its all right on your machine /usr/src/Documentation/modules.txt /usr/doc/HOWTO/Kernel-HOWTO.gz /usr/doc/HOWTO/Modules-HOWTO.gz and if you have the .deb kernel source package installed I imagine there is some documentation in /usr/doc/kernel-source/ Thanx -- Greg. -- Greg Vence | Debian GNU Linux KH2EA/4 | Diamond 2000 (7npw 4cpw) [EMAIL PROTECTED]| There is time for what's important No probs, just went through kernel compile and module hell myself. just kidding it isn't that bad, just read the docs. I'm getting more patient in my old age, and now that I've broken so many things because I didn't read the docs first. ;-) faxing with mgetty next on my list here Richard Morin [EMAIL PROTECTED] === Goda's Truism: By the time you get to the point where you can make ends meet, somebody moves the ends.
