How much kernel allows his memory for my new additions to kernel source code?

cranium.2003_at_gmail.com
Date: 05/26/05


Date: 26 May 2005 09:46:04 -0700

hello,
              What will be the side effects on kernel memory if i use
625kB memory available from kernel memory for my kernel source code
additions to kernel?
I require answer with respect to 2.4 and 2.6 kernel.
regards,
cranium.



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