Kernel size consistency

[bmw]

Guys, when you compile a kernel, a number of strings that get compiled-in are dependent on things that can change, like the date/time and your user-id. Those changes can easily amount to a few bytes, which is what you are seeing here.

Don't sweat it! :-)

Here's a simple test to try: run strings(1) on your stock kernel and redirect it to a file ("stock"). Then run strings again on your custom kernel and save it to another file ("custom"). Now run "diff stock custom" and see what output you get.