How about "Linux Lite"? I know, it's probably a silly idea, but is it possible that the kernel team could provide a "core" kernel, that runs on most modern hard

How about "Linux Lite"? I know, it's probably a silly idea, but is it possible that the kernel team could provide a "core" kernel, that runs on most modern hardware, most popular filesystems, etc. Shoot for some arbitrary support level (80% of systems). Also provide a "large" kernel with everything. Distro maintainers can use either. Actually, that brings up another point. Who, besides Slackware maybe, uses a stock kernel? Don't most distros customize it anyway? Am I being unfair in saying most Linux users don't really encounter the kernel at all?