@pet84rik Is it that different?

@hund it was, for me, I only wanted to modify some things and add a HW support into the kernel itself instead of a module. With Linux, I don't know what I can remove, then the initrd and such. I know that if this would be my only option, I could figure it out, but...

@pet84rik Then Gentoo could be something for you. If you use their distribution kernel, you can apply any changes above the default configuration (either Gentoos or vanilla). You don't need to roll with and maintain your own config at all.

@hund I'm still thinking about giving it a try, there is a spare SSD on my machine ☺☺

@pet84rik @hund
Do a lsmod on your running linux
What you see is what needs to be in the kernel if you don't want an initrd.

@rudolf @hund thank you, a good tip

@rudolf @pet84rik I found out about another cool tool this weekend as well. I have obviously forgot the name already, but I added it to my notes. I'll get back to you two about it later.

@hund I know it shouldn't be that hard, it is just... I don't know, maybe I lack motivation but you are right, Gentoo could solve that 😄 @rudolf

@Santral I've been doing tons of reading. :) A lot is given though and I could disable a lot without reading about it.

@hund yeah its true. I changed a bit the ticks system, but there was no considerable performance boost. I also tries tickless, but then startx wouldnt start (no pun intended)

@Santral It's highly unlikely that you'll notice any performance wise on anything that's remotely modern hardware. :)

@metalune Okey. :D What hardware?

@hund Lenovo ThinkPad x230

@metalune Wise choice, it's either a binary or custom kernel there. :)