▲ 62 ▼ Is there any point for a normal user to compile a custom kernel these days? (lemmy.world) submitted 5 months ago by Slashme@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.world 21 comments fedilink hide all child comments Up until the early 2000s I used to compile my own kernel, carefully selecting only the options that I needed. Then I realised that I wasn't saving memory, because almost everything was a module anyway. Is there any actual benefit to using a custom kernel on consumer hardware that's supported by the stock kernels?
[–] Slashme@lemmy.world [S] 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) Interesting project! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] highball@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago Agreed. Worth it, when you need it. I get the sentiments of your post though; we're not trying to fit a kernel on a 1.44MB boot disc anymore. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] highball@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago Agreed. Worth it, when you need it. I get the sentiments of your post though; we're not trying to fit a kernel on a 1.44MB boot disc anymore. permalink fedilink source parent