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2009/12/10 David Naylor <naylor.b.david@gmail.com>

> Hi,
>
> What are the pros and cons of building a stripped down kernel and loading
> all
> the missing parts via modules (such that you end up with the same
> functionality as generic kernel) vs having a kernel with all the modules
> built
> in?
>
> Also, is there anyway to detect if there are hardware without drivers (such
> as
> a sound card without any snd_ loaded) and to detect the type of device
> (e.g.
> network, usb, sound, graphics)?
>
> Lastly, is there any way to determine what 'modules' a kernel is build
> with?
>
> Regards,
>
> David
>

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