Re: prefered kernel configuration? (solved)

[Joris Huizer <jorishuizer@planet.nl>]

jlmb wrote:
> Hi Joris,
> Joris Huizer wrote:
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > I have a simple question: I'm using an AMD Sempron machine, and I >build
> > my own kernels;
>
>
> There seems to be 64bit and 32bit semprons.
>
>
> > I'm currently using the 386 configuration in the linux
> > kernel, as I didn't know what option would be best to choose...
> > What is actually the best option for best performance? I was wondering
> > whether 686 had pentium-specific optimizations which is why I didn't
> > choose that one
>
>
> You could have chosen 686 without problems.
>
>
> > I'd also be very thankful if somebody could give some links to sites
> > discussion what options to use best in general (for other similar
> > configuration questions)
>
>
> http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/showthread.php?t=332096
> Not a great discussion though.
>
> http://forums.gentoo.org/viewtopic-t-418675-highlight-processor+sempron.html?sid=2d73cf6231bf60d2a04b7169342d2897
> This might help you more.
>
>
> > Thanks :-)
> >
> > Joris
>
>
>
> np
>
> jorge

Ah ok, I found I have a k8 machine (by the nx bit and the lspci K* 
lines) :-)
I should've searched with more specific keywords I guess

I'll keep that in mind for the next time I rebuild (for security update 
or maybe version upgrade) :-)

Joris