this isn't what i was asking....FWIW, my current kernel is 1.4M :P.
What i'm wanting to know is what is the minimal kernel (meaning what
HAS to be there for it to boot) that can be compiled. I want to try using
the KLM feature for pretty much everything (if_dc, if_ed, ipfw, nfs, etc
etc),
mostly just so i can learn more about FBSD.
If I get some ideas about it, I can try and put together a MIN kernel
config file and submit it for committing. I'm not asking for the file, just
some pointers on what lines need to be in it :).
Thanks,
-
Daryl Chance | And which parallel universe did
ValueData, LLC | YOU crawl out of?
Memphis, TN | - http://www.thinkgeek.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Matthew Emmerton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Daryl Chance" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "FreeBSD Hackers"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2001 3:17 PM
Subject: Re: Moving to KLM's
> > ok, what would be the minimal kernel that i can compile :),
> > or is there a document somewhere that says that info? We have
> > LINT, should we make something called MIN for minimal kernel needed to
> boot?
>
> It's not really feasible to create a "minimal" kernal, since "minimal"
> really depends on your hardware (the most obvious -- do you need ATA or
SCSI
> to boot? which network drivers do you need?)
>
> The easiest way to create MIN is to take GENERIC and take out absolutely
> everything that you don't have or need. I think my best effort so far is
on
> a little 486 gateway box for my home lan which weights in at 1.7MB.
>
> --
> Matt Emmerton
>
>
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