Re: [PATCH] Compress kernel modules on installation

Bill Davidsen
2008-12-26T23:28:43Z

Roland wrote:
>> On Friday 2008-12-26 21:23, Roland wrote:
>>
>>> what about some "make modules_install_compressed" instead ?
>>>
>>> as i have run out of diskspace quite often when installing test
>>> kernels, i
>>> think we really need a feature like this.
>>>
>>> i`d also favour the makefile approach.
>>> why another kconfig option?
>>>
>>> jan`s patch looks clean and simple, but i think it`s a little bit
>>> intrusive...
>>
>> Why so? module-ini
>
> with "intrusive" i meant, that all modules are now compressed by default
> and there is no switch to build them uncompressed.
> so you change a long established default which may not be welcomed by
> everyone and give no option for conservative people.
>
How many people use the option to install an uncompressed kernel?

> we should take care and not break things.
> default uncompressed, compressed implented as an option is a better
> strategy, imho.
> discuss changing the default at a later time then.
>

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