bdogg64 | # 241 | 2010-03-07, 00:17 | Report

I keep leaving out stuff, forgive me. You have to enable R&D mode before flashing.

I apologize as I don't have an N900 with me, but thats off-topic

mockillo | # 242 | 2010-03-07, 11:23 | Report

I tried compiling my own kernel for the N900 this morning, following http://natisbad.org/N900/n900-custom-kernel.html and patching it with the android patches posted earlier in this thread.

However, my modules are frickin huuuge!

For comparison:

My nfs.ko: 3622kb
Titan's nfs.ko: 300kb

Anyone have any idea how I can reduce the size of these gigantic modules? Right now I can't even fit them all on / on my N900.

dj_steve | # 243 | 2010-03-07, 11:29 | Report

newer kern = new modules = bigger - you have enabled the compile for small ystems option in general settings havent you ? and modules should not be an issue as they are put in /lib/modules not as part of kernel
and you could always symlink the modules folder to your emmc in theory

mockillo | # 244 | 2010-03-07, 11:36 | Report

The problem is that I can't even fit them on the filesystem.

And me and Titan's kernel is the same version from the same sources, still a huge size difference.

And I used Nokia's default config-file with the exception of the additions from the android patches and adding a localversion.

However, I just noticed that CONFIG_DEBUG_KERNEL was set to y, disabling that and attempting to recompile.

I would tho honestly expect a good working config to be shipped with the kernel sources, but oh-well.

dj_steve | # 245 | 2010-03-07, 11:37 | Report

yep debug symbols would be a good cause of el huge files

mockillo | # 246 | 2010-03-07, 12:12 | Report

All modules are just over 3 MB now.

dj_steve | # 247 | 2010-03-07, 12:13 | Report

sounds better, im trying to slim down my kernel too just over 2.2mb and i need it to be closer to 1.9

mockillo | # 248 | 2010-03-07, 13:14 | Report

But that's just the kernel? Not the modules too, I hope?

dj_steve | # 249 | 2010-03-07, 13:31 | Report

yep just kernel, modules i aint worried about as i got 2gb mem card they be goin on once i get kernel bootin

mockillo | # 250 | 2010-03-07, 15:32 | Report

Tell me, all the modules you put in /lib/modules/`uname -r` will be automatically loaded right? As long as you do the proper depmod routine etc. aswell.