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Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2003 12:32:18 -0400
From: Scott Robert Ladd <coyote@coyotegulch.com>
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Subject: Minimizing the Kernel
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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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