> In my understanding, the kernel size is limited by the size of the
> master-boot-record,
>
[PT] Nope. It is due to the size of the Intel processor's
real mode versus its protected mode. All PC clones
still boot into real mode (640KB) because the BIOS
is still only written to run that way. So the kernel must
initially fit into the 640KB of memory and then the
processor can be switched into protected mode to
unpack the kernel and start executing. Read the LILO
and booting HOWTOs. Other computers like Sun
and Alpha don't have this silly restriction.
> because part of your kernel gets stored there (LILO) in
> order to enable you to boot. What you could try is using "make
> bzImage" instead
> of "make zImage" this should do the trick. If you realy need a lot of
> drivers,
> use modules instead and combine this with "kerneld" to make things
> easier, so
> that you don't have to load the modules manualy.(make sure you compile
> kerneld
> support in your kernel...) I hope this helps.
> Good luck,
>
> Norbert Klaus
> PCM/EuroConnect
> Mallorca, Spain.
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