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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. Seek bandwidth elsewhere. by toybuilder · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Never under-estimate the bandwidth of a plane full of CD's... ...or the CD-RW drive at your nearest Internet Cafe.