Re: compiling 2.6

From: William D. Tallman (wtallman_at_olypen.com)
Date: 03/17/04 

Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2004 11:32:37 -0500

Timothy Murphy wrote:

> William D. Tallman wrote:
>
>> So what is the consensus on compiling the 2.6 kernel: cram it in the
>> kernel
>> or keep it as modules?
>
> I didn't understand this question.
> I don't see any difference re modules between 2.4.* and 2.6.*

There are functions said not to be compiled directly into the kernel, and so
not available as modules. Obviously, I haven't read all the literature,
but thought I'd ask here to see if any differences have already been noted.

May I ask how extensive your experience with this new kernel might be?
 
>> It's certainly not as straightforward as the 2.4
>> and earlier versions, it seems.
>
> It doesn't seem to me any less "straightforward".
> The GUI interface to "make xconfig" is a lot nicer.

Ummm... well, I don't really like GUIs all that much, so I can't comment.

Thanks,

Bill Tallman 

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