Minimizing the Kernel

From: Scott Robert Ladd (coyote_at_coyotegulch.com)
Date: 09/24/03

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    I want to created the smallest, fastest kernel that supports all the
    necessary features of a given system.

    Obviously, the answer is very system dependent, requiring a keen
    knowledge of the relationships between hardware and Linux components.

    Unless I'm missing something (always a possibility), the kernel
    configurations do not provide a clear idea of component size. In other
    words, if I include "burfulgunk port support" in my kernel build, I'd
    like to have a rough idea of the component's size. I might not need to
    support the "burfulgunk", especially if it's a large component (for,
    say, a legacy port.)

    I'm well aware that code sizes differ between platforms; I'm looking for
    general information, as a guideline to generating a small kernel. 

    -- 
Scott Robert Ladd
Coyote Gulch Productions (http://www.coyotegulch.com)
Software Invention for High-Performance Computing
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