linux-kernel - Re: How to disable Linux kernel self-extraction (KERNEL_GZIP, KERNEL

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Date:   Sun, 22 Apr 2018 12:20:33 +0200
From:   Pavel Machek <pavel@....cz>
To:     Paul Menzel <pmenzel+linux-kernel@...gen.mpg.de>
Cc:     linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org, x86@...nel.org,
        Ingo Molnar <mingo@...nel.org>
Subject: Re: How to disable Linux kernel self-extraction (KERNEL_GZIP, KERNEL_BZIP2, …)?

On Fri 2018-04-20 16:36:00, Paul Menzel wrote:
> Dear Linux folks,
> 
> 
> I try to decrease boot time, and my system has an SSD and enough space, so
> loading 18 instead of 12 MB doesn’t make a difference, but the
> self-extraction is noticeable. So, I like to disable it.

How long does GZIP extraction take on your hardware?


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