[ale] Ramdisks

[Vernard Martin]

> While going through default kernel of a Slackware system recently, I
> noticed that by default, the kernel was compiled using Ramdisks.  I can
> understand the need for a ramdisk with an install disk.  
> 
> Is there a benefit to compiling a ramdisk into a kernel for normal operation?

IF you are referring to the initial ramdisk option, then yes. This is how some
systems load required modules at boot time such as scsi adapter drivers.
Otherwise you have to compile them directly into the kernel rather than as
modules.

V
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