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From: Middle-Of-Nowhere-USA

Registered: 2010-12-09

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i686 Kernel without SMP?

Hi.

How would I re-compile the kernel, without SMP? And..., would I see any benefits from compiling without PREEMPT as well?

This is for an older PC.

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Re: i686 Kernel without SMP?

Use abs or one of the fine kernels in the AUR.  Add a step for a make menuconfig and customize the processor section removing SMP and hyperthreading.  I doubt it'll make a difference.  See my sig for the kernel26-ck package.

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