Re: Seperating kernel archs

Stefan Monnier (monnier+lists/linux/kernel/news/@tequila.cs.yale.edu)
23 Nov 1998 12:39:08 -0500


>>>>> "Jonathan" == Jonathan Pennington <jwp@awod.com> writes:
> I read somewhere, sometime ago, that there was the hint of an idea
> floating around to seperate the kernel architectures, in order to
> decrease bandwidth and download time. Has anyone looked into this

Yes, there was such a thread. Luckily it died.

> it, but is it worth it?

No. It's peanuts.
The only vaguely acceptable alternative (I suggested it, so I'm biased)
would be to have a linux-core.tar.gz (without arch nor drivers)
and have the `make config' download the needed drivers and arch files.
Way too much trouble for very little benefit.

Stefan

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