On Sun, 14 Oct 2007, John Summerfield wrote:
bloated kernels increase the probability of exploits
If someone gets close enough to use an otherwise-unused kernel module, the
battle's already gone to the intruder.
I dont take those risks, for an example if we ever only use intel gbit,
build it into kernel, theres no point in having 30 others or modules
(including far flung ones) for 10/100 installed or other gbit for that
matter, and no point having raid modules built when we use real hardware
raid controllers, why put another 20 graphics modules in when the machines
only use one type, then theres bluetooth and amatuer radio and radio and
tv and sound, yes all modern day requirments on servers (NOT).
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Cheers
Res
