> > Hi, > If I compile something as a module rather than include > it in the kernel, will I get a performance loss?? If I > use something very often, such as ppp, should I include > it in the kernel or compile it as a module? > There should not be a difference. If you use something the entire time the box is on, then consider compiling it in. Some items must be a module to allow irq and io addresses to be configed.