Re: Bug#186927 acknowledged by developer (Re: Bug#186927: romfs builtin)
> On Mon, Mar 31, 2003 at 01:00:35PM +1000, Glenn McGrath wrote:
> > Package: kernel-image-2.4.20-1-i386
> > Version: 2.4.20-7
> > Severity: wishlist
> >
> > It would be useful to the debian-installer if romfs was built into
> > the kernel rather than being a module.
> >
> > This would allow the debian installer initrd to use romfs instead of
> > ext2 which would reduce the intird by 9047 Bytes for the current net
> > image.
> >
> > 785625 net-initrd.ext2.gz
> > 776578 net-initrd.romfs.gz
> >
> > romfs is supported by the debian installer build/Makefile, just set
> > INITRD_FS=romfs
> >
> > Compiling romfs into the kernel will increase its size by 1953 bytes
> > for i386 bzImage.
> >
> > Net savings of 7094 bytes on the boot floppy.
>
> That would imply the removal of ext2. Please come back after you've
> got an agreement on debian-boot.
No.
Both ext2 and romfs could be compiled into the kernel and as long as
romfs is used for the initrd it will save space.
If we use ext2 or cramfs on the initrd it will add 2kB.
I cant think of any reason against using romfs for the initrd, if anyone
can please speak up.
Glenn
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