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Calling for Smaller Kernel Sources?

Posted by Cliff on from the variations-on-the-source dept.

FrozedSolid asks: "I can understand that the kernel contains many drivers and support for a lot of platforms, but the fact that the full kernel download can amount to 32mb doesn't make it any easier to download with a 56k modem. Kernel patches are nice, but obviously only apply when you have access to an entire kernel tree beforehand. Is there a way you can download a leaner linux kernel source? Is there a place that carries sources for x86 only or possibly sources without some of the less popular drivers?"

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  1. Re:Actually, by King+of+the+World · · Score: 4, Funny
    You do realise that you're turning your back on the potentially brilliant kernel developers who are physically unable to leave a download going overnight and start "hacking" the next day, don't you?!?

    What sane person would ask such a thing.

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    --Giving to trolls for the benefit of us all
  2. Re:Actually, by jag164 · · Score: 2, Funny
    Hell, by the way you talk, it seems you couldn't contribute to a roman orgy with a twelve inch cock. Get with the times Jethro, and get broadband. Don't be so damn cheap. Hell, if broadband isn't available in your area there are other alternatives. Me thinks rsync'ing the kernel sources would work wonders. Worked for me when when I was stuck with 38.4 for four months. If your were so 'brilliant' you would have thought of this already.

    Have a nice day.