On 21 Apr 2007 12:10:05 -0700 BartlebyScrivener <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hello, > > I have been using Debian Etch since December. Solid, as advertised. > I'm looking for a link that would discuss the repercussions and > benefits of a custom kernel. > > For instance, does a custom kernel mean that you lose all of the > benefits of "stable" that Debian is known for? Or if you stick with > the Debian kernels is it just as solid, but customized for your > machine? > > I am using Asus A7V8X motherboard socket A, AMD Athlon XP 2700+, 1 gig > ram. No wifi or fancy dvd burners, just usb and cdroms. > > My current kernel version is 2.6.18-4-486. > > Worth the trouble to customize? > > Thanks for any help or links. (sorry if this results in a duplicate > post, my first two tries from google groups were rejected). > > bs > > I recompiled the kernel on my machine specifically as I wanted to enable processor optimisations and the low latency features. If you're using your machine mainly as a desktop in my opinion this is reason enough to create a custom kernel. Ananda -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
