Summary
The Linux kernel lies at the heart of allinput to and output from a Linux computer, including network data transfers. For
this reason, it's important that any networked Linux computer have appropriate
options selected in the kernel. You can optimize a kernel for a particular task
by including options you might not otherwise include, or by omitting options
that are unnecessary memory wasters. Most networking options fall under just
two kernel configuration menus: Networking Options and Network Device Support. Both
menus include many options and several submenus. Once you've selected the
options you want, you must compile the Linux kernel by typing a few commands. You
can then install the kernel for use by reconfiguring LILO to give you the
option of using the new kernel.