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cornmander
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 2:11 am    Post subject: Kernel size and performance questions Reply with quote

-Does kernel size have an effect on performance in systems with over 1 GB of ram? My kernel is around 1.5 MB in bzImage form and I can't really see that making a difference.

-Is there any advantage to compiling modules vs. building them into the kernel?

-Is it worth it to compile the kernel with -Os instead of -O2? Are there any other CFLAGS that could be set to increase performance of the kernel while keeping stability?
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 2:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you have the typical processor that goes with 1GB RAM, you don't want -Os. I've been told that a smaller kernel with modules is better than a bigger one with compiled in support. I haven't noticed a difference. I do notice a difference in a stock bare.i or everything kernel on other distros and one that I select. I'm running a 2.8M kernel now and don't notice a difference from when it was smaller.
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