Re: Kernel compile the old way
On Sat, 11 Nov 2006 10:30:19 -0600, John Hasler <jhasler@debian.org> said:
> Amit Joshi writes:
>> What exactly are the advantages of using an initrd?
> For a distribution kernel it provides support for all possible
> permutations and combinations of hardware. I don't know of any
> advantages for a custom kernel.
Well, I have a fully encrypted laptop hard drive, apart from a
42MB /boot (including encrypted swap). Now way to do that without
using an initrd image.
manoj
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