True. Not compiling network support in might cause the same problems as not compiling in the device for the root file system, IE: not being able to boot. What I meant was that at some point, it is possible to make the kernel too big and then SOMETHINGS need to be left out. But this is probably not a problem for the average desktop configuration. But for a server/firewall/router/raid/SMP monster it COULD happen. However you would then leave as modules ONLY stuff that was NOT required at init time.
Then only thing I leave as a module on my system is the sound card, and then only because it is PNP and MUST be loaded AFTER init runs ISAPNP before the modules are loaded. ---Shaun Lipscombe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Yes this is true for stuff that you dont use night and day, like > iso9660 support for instance. I would like to see a good reason for > not compiling NIC support right in, like how much will that enlarge > the kernel by? 100k ? > > -- > > arrangements jihad Treasury Soviet Cocaine Delta Force munitions Nazi > Legion of Doom ammunition Noriega kibo CIA Honduras Uzi > > == Amateur Radio, when all else fails! http://www.qsl.net/wa2mze Debian Gnu Linux, Live Free or ..... _________________________________________________________ DO YOU YAHOO!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
