Re: custom kernel on etch?
On 21 Apr 2007 12:10:05 -0700
BartlebyScrivener <bscrivener42@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have been using Debian Etch since December. Solid, as advertised.
> I'm looking for a link that would discuss the repercussions and
> benefits of a custom kernel.
>
> For instance, does a custom kernel mean that you lose all of the
> benefits of "stable" that Debian is known for? Or if you stick with
> the Debian kernels is it just as solid, but customized for your
> machine?
>
> I am using Asus A7V8X motherboard socket A, AMD Athlon XP 2700+, 1 gig
> ram. No wifi or fancy dvd burners, just usb and cdroms.
>
> My current kernel version is 2.6.18-4-486.
>
> Worth the trouble to customize?
>
> Thanks for any help or links. (sorry if this results in a duplicate
> post, my first two tries from google groups were rejected).
>
> bs
>
>
I recompiled the kernel on my machine specifically as I wanted to
enable processor optimisations and the low latency features. If you're
using your machine mainly as a desktop in my opinion this is reason
enough to create a custom kernel.
Ananda
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