> While I have seen the "size" listed in lsmod and /proc/modules, I don't
> really know what it represents.  I am assuming that it means code size
> and not memory.

I suspect so as well.  Still, it may point to an opportunity.

> Make sure that you are counting the size of the files in /lib/modules
> only for modules you have loaded, and we might have a better picture of
> typical flash savings.

I was careful to do that (there was only one module in /lib/modules
that was not loaded, actually: switch-adm).

> I still don't think that much RAM will be saved, but the flash savings
> may be worth it if one has enough modules loaded.

My gut feeling is split between "waste of time" and "easy money".
Someone will have to try it out.


        Stefan

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