Kernel Optimization Selection In Breezy Installer

[Zach]

Just an idea, but could their be an option (perhaps and "advanced"
option or something) where if internet connectivity is detected, the
user could have the installer get architecture optimized packages from
an online repository?

On 7/16/05, Corey Burger <corey.burger at gmail.com> wrote:
> On 7/15/05, Travis Watkins <alleykat at gmail.com> wrote:
> > On 7/15/05, Lukas Sabota <punkrockguy318 at comcast.net> wrote:
> > > Hey,
> > > I have a suggestion for the breezy installer, that I discussed in my
> > > breezy colony 2 review.  Wouldn't it be a good idea to install a kernel
> > > optimized for the users processer?  Surely the processer type can be
> > > detected, and then the installer can then prompt to install an optimized
> > > kernel or a 386.  If a user is using a pentium 4, he probably wants the
> > > 686 optimized kernel.  What are everyones thoughts on this addition?
> >
> > This would take up too much room on the install CD. If you use the net
> > installer it does this.
> 
> This gets brought up about once a month and discarded for the above
> reason. The other stated reason that the gains are not that great for
> the space sacrificed.
> 
> Corey
> 
> (accidently only sent to Travis, bleeding gmail)
> 
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