Add x86_64 minimal kernel variant to spec#1422
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Add a new "minimal" x86_64 kernel variant built with a stripped-down config targeting server/cloud/VM workloads. Enabled by default on x86_64, disableable with --without x86_64_minimal. A --with minimalonly convenience option is also provided. The minimal config removes: - Sound/ALSA, Wireless/WiFi, Bluetooth - Multimedia/cameras (V4L2, UVC, IPU6) - Laptop platform drivers (ThinkPad, Dell, ASUS, HP, etc.) - Hibernate/suspend, ACPI sleep - 32-bit (IA32) compatibility layer - CAN bus, IIO sensors, parallel port, memory card readers - Tablet/touchscreen input And adds enhanced netfilter (NAT, MASQUERADE, security targets).
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| %define with_x86_64_minimal 1 | ||
| %define with_up 0 | ||
| %define with_debug 0 | ||
| %define with_debuginfo 0 |
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Was it requested to not have debuginfo?
I think we'd want this for crash dumps?
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never mind this is for fast build checks it seems
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I had a question i answered myself.
This looks like its pretty much a headless / desktop less config, it reduces the surface area ... from my HPC background this would still not qualify as a minimal kernel but definitely reducing the potential surface area for a data-center server.
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Add a new "minimal" x86_64 kernel variant built with a stripped-down config targeting server/cloud/VM workloads. Enabled by default on x86_64, disableable with --without x86_64_minimal. A --with minimalonly convenience option is also provided.
The minimal config removes:
And adds enhanced netfilter (NAT, MASQUERADE, security targets).