Compiled Versus Hex Edited - kernel questions??

[kingston73]

First off, yes, I did try to search for this and everything I found just made me even more confused. I'm just trying to learn what the differences are between a compiled kernel and a hex-edited kernel. Between the large number of rom's to choose from and the equally large number of kernels to choose I'm a little overwhelmed. Yeah, I know, try it and see, but I'd like some background info first so I can at least have a little knowledge to help me narrow my choices down.

 

[geoffcorey]

The difference between a hex edited kernel and a compiled kernel is the source.

Hex edited uses an already compiled kernel, which someone then disassembles and edits using a hex editor. This method is essentially reverse engineering and is time consuming and is largely trial and error.

A compiled kernel means someone has the source code files, and can add features, disable features, and optimize features. This method is much more powerful, and cleaner. Hex editing a kernel doesn't give you the control or the availability of features that having source does.

Hope this helps.

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