Do I need a RAM disk?

[kagato]

Do I need a RAMDISK? My computer boots fine, but it doesnt show any kernel messages o.o; Also, I have at76c503-rfmd needed, Is there a way I can get it to autoload that module, refresh the usb ports, and then assign all of my iwconfig commands to it? Also how do I get the penguin to show up above kernel messages too, once I figure out hwo to get that showing? Sorry soo long, or if it dosent look right, Im typing on one line in lynx =3 Ah it looks fine =3, But any help about the ramdisk would be greatful =X

[hollerith]

No - plenty of people don't use a ramdisk. Genkernel users get one. If you want an 'early' framebuffer splash then you will need an initrd but framebuffer splash can be compiled into the kernel too. The penguin is the bootup logo, which you need to enable in the kernel config (menuconfig).

EDIT: Oh yeah, sorry - you need to edit /etc/modules.autoload.d/kernel-<your spec> file and add modules you want loaded ...and run modules-update