[connorgutman]

Depends upon the device. I typically opt for compiling the Linux kernel myself but certain devices (like my Lenovo x60s) would absolutely melt if I compiled it from scratch. Thankfully, Gentoo offers gentoo-kernel-bin. Meanwhile my brand new GPD Win 4 Pro has a stupid nvme that requires 6.6.5+ to boot making compiling the only option (until a couple weeks ago at least).

[1vuio0pswjnm7]

Compiling a Linux kernel is too much for an x60. Certainly would not be the case with compiling a NetBSD kernel.

Is this even after disabling drivers and other code that is not needed for the x60.