Re: [users] Re: kernel compiles

[MaD dUCK <madduck@madduck.net>]

also sprach Nathan E Norman (on Fri, 22 Jun 2001 11:01:13AM -0500):
> Well, for one thing, you can compile kernels on your 1GHz Athlon
> instead of your old 486 :)  Since kernel-package creates a package, it
> can be installed anywhere.

but i usually choose the appropriate kernel architecture during the
menuconfig session, and while the 486 will run on the Athlon, it's not
vice versa. and am i not correct in believeing that it's better e.g.
for a pentium to run a P5 kernel rather than a 386 kernel...
performance wise?

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