> > I'm attempting to create a bf24 CD, with 2.4.25 kern > (Initially starting with default bf24 kernel config), but I > cannot get my kernel image small enough. > > I'm following the following howto: > > http://www.net-track.ch/resources/aic79xx.php > > /usr/src# cp linux-2.4.25/arch/i386/boot/bzImage /mnt/linux.bin > cp: writing `/mnt/linux.bin': No space left on device > > Original linux.bin is 1314816 > The smallest I have gotten my bzImage to is 1432206 (I have > removed all unnecessary stuff (I think!)) > > Does anyone have a minimal .config file that will work with bf24? > > The only extra functionality I require is: > > <*> Compaq Smart Array 5xxx > And > <*> EtherExpressPro/100 support (e100, Alternate Intel driver) > > Would I be better off trying an earlier kernel to reduce the > size (It would have to be 2.4.21+ as I need support for the > Smart Array 6400)
To respond to my own question... I used the 2.4.21 kern, and really stripped the hell out of it, and managed to get it down to 1126472. Booted off it, and both the Smart Array 6400 and Nic are there! If anyone needs to install Deb on a Smart Array 6400, I have the iso available... Regards, MB
