Re: Kernel compile the old way

[John Hasler <jhasler@debian.org>]

I wrote:
> 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.

Manoj Srivastava writes:
> 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.

Obviously, there are special situations.  I've seen it claimed that
everyone should always use initrd, but without explanation.
-- 
John Hasler