Also worth mentioning is that large amounts of the linux kernel can be either 'built-in' or built 'as modules'- I think most distros prefer modules where possib

Also worth mentioning is that large amounts of the linux kernel can be either 'built-in' or built 'as modules'- I think most distros prefer modules where possible. Run shell command 'lsmod' to see all the modules you currently have loaded, and check out the .ko files under '/lib/modules' to see the modules provided.