Re: question about kernel sources .config
On 25 Jun 1999, Kirk Reiser wrote:
> > Well, I don't think there is a way to get around it. You have
> > so much space and so much information. I think a boot/driver
> > disk set is the only way.
>
> Well, debian kind of does that now. I am not sure how they decide
> what should be built into the kernel and what should be on the drivers
> disks. It is something I am interested in though.
I think it's just maximum compatibility.
> > See if the device is made at that point.
>
> Huh? we're talking about setting the root device in the kernel image
> on the debian boot floppy. If there's any devices set up their in the
> root.bin file. I'm just trying to rdev the kernel.
If you strace rdev you will find the answer.
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