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?

  • CameronDev@programming.devEnglish
    26·
    1 day ago

    You could compile with -march=native to get an optimised build, but its unlikely to show any benefit outside benchmarks.

    • tomiant@piefed.socialEnglish
      101·
      16 hours ago

      It’s a matter of pride, honor, and the classical ideals of antiquity!