Calling for Smaller Kernel Sources?

Posted by Cliff on Monday October 21, 2002 @03:49PM 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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RSYNC!!! by Jeremiah+Cornelius · 2002-10-21 16:12 · Score: 5, Informative

You need rsync.
It was devised to combat just the problem you cite.
rsync://rsync.kernel.org/pub/[wherever you want to go]
Thank you, TRIDGE!

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