What does "make bzImage" do as opposed to "make zImage"?

The correct answer is B. makes a kernel with a better compression ratio. As the Kbuild documentation states: Some computers won't work with make bzImage either due to hardware problem sorvery old version so fliloor load lin.If your kernel image is small you may use makezImage"makezdisk"or "makezlilo" on the sesystems.

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What does "make bzImage" do as opposed to "make zImage"?

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Amakes a bz encrypted kernel
Bmakes a kernel with a better compression ratio
Cmakes a kernel with built in gzip application
Dnothing

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As the Kbuild documentation states: Some computers won't work with make bzImage either due to hardware problem sorvery old version so fliloor load lin.If your kernel image is small you may use makezImage"makezdisk"or "makezlilo" on the sesystems.

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#kernel compilation#bzImage#zImage#compression

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