> The reason for re-compiling is to implement one of the many Generic Security > Policies, > namely: > > Include only those OS components that are required. There are > scores of rationalies for this. >
Ok, hold it right there. Before blabbing on about your systems and how they worked many many years ago (we are talking about kernels, not routers/firewalls BTW), could you please explain where you get these Generic Security Policies (TM?). What are the 40 or more rationales, and how do they apply specifically to _RE_compiling a kernel? Maybe then, we can explain to you in even more specific terms the reasons why not recompiling might be better. Please check the archives again before claiming that no one has given you reasons already. Generalisation is the kiss of death. - Rog -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
