Q: I’ve heard that an application built using static linking may run faster than a dynamic-linked application using shared libraries. I’ve also heard static linking is discouraged in Solaris 2. What ...

I have some questions.<BR><BR>1A) Is it an absolute necessity to compile kernels with module support? <BR><BR>1B) Would this cause issues later if I remove module support?<BR><BR>2A) Are there any ...

Editor's Note: Linux remains an attractive option for embedded systems developers. In fact, industry surveys such as the Embedded Market Study by UBM (EDN's parent company) consistently show interest ...

Source is a wonderful thing. Merged module source in the kernel tree is even better. Most of all, support for that source is what really counts. In today's explosion of Linux in the enterprise, the ...

Configuration is the first step in building a kernel. There are many ways and various options to choose from. The kernel will generate a .config file at the end of the process and generate a series of ...