Cargo Cult sysadmining

[Mikkel L. Ellertson]

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On 08/06/2012 10:05 PM, Michael Cronenworth wrote:
> On 08/06/2012 09:17 PM, Mikkel L. Ellertson wrote:
>> Compiling a kernel for a laptop will let you eliminate a lot of
>> drivers because you only have limited hardware changes...
>
> This might have made since in 1999 when Linux was first getting
started and every byte mattered. However, today, with terabyte
storage and 8GB of RAM for less than $100 USD (each) this makes no
sense at all. You're just wasting your time. Not having modules or
compiling in modules provides zero performance benefit. Just FYI.
>
> P.S. Perfect item to add to Tim's list. :)

It depends on the laptop. You are assuming that it is for a modern
laptop. It isn't. It is being used as a smart X terminal. I do not
do it for my desktop, or the laptop I take with me.

Just FYI - there is a slight improvement gained by not enabling
modules. It is not worth the difference with a modern processor.
There is a bigger performance difference when compiling for the
processor when you are using an older processor. The difference
between a 586 and a K5 matters. Besides, it is hard to find a
pre-compiled kernel for them. (OK - so I have some old hardware I
need to keep running. I know someone that has to keep a DOS system
running... )

At least it is better then the first system I ran Linux on - try
running it on a 386DX with 4M of RAM and no CD-ROM drive.

Mikkel
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Yes, I'm a dirty old man ... and I'll be one until I'm a DEAD old man!
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