Re: static vs modules

[Cliff Sarginson <cliff@raggedclown.net>]

> On Tue, Jan 16, 2001 at 12:59:34PM +0100, Sebastiaan wrote:
> > Hello,
> > 
> > I was wondering if there is a speed/operating difference when compiling
> > kernel daemons like knfs static in the kernel or in modules. 
> > Anyone know something about this?
> 
> I think there is no measurable (is this spelled right?)
> difference. (That's what I think, I haven't tested it)
> 
> Modules are more flexible. For example if you get a new soundcard you
> only have to insert the new module, you don't need to recompile the
> whole kernel.

I expect there is a few picaseconds latency when the module is first
loaded :) Other than that I should think not.

Cliff