[Verse 1] Time to dive deep in the kernel's core Menuconfig opens up the door Navigate the tree with arrow keys Select the drivers that you need with ease Every hardware needs its perfect match Configure options, make them catch From processors down to USB ports Build the system that your board supports [Chorus] Menu config, navigate and select Drivers, subsystems, interconnect Size matters when you optimize For your target, make it shine Y for built-in, M for module N to skip what you don't need at all Configure, compile, deploy with care Kernel tailored for the hardware there [Verse 2] Start with architecture, set your base Then dive into device drivers' space Network cards and storage controllers Graphics, sound, and input handlers Subsystems like file systems too Choose ext4, btrfs, what suits you Each selection adds to final size Balance features with resource ties [Chorus] Menu config, navigate and select Drivers, subsystems, interconnect Size matters when you optimize For your target, make it shine Y for built-in, M for module N to skip what you don't need at all Configure, compile, deploy with care Kernel tailored for the hardware there [Bridge] Embedded systems need it lean Strip away what won't be seen Server builds can handle more But still configure what's in store Use help text when you're unsure Dependencies will guide you for sure Save your config, make it clean The most efficient kernel you've seen [Verse 3] Power management, security features Debugging tools and system teachers Real-time patches for timing critical Multi-core support, asymmetrical Every option has a cost in space Memory footprint, loading pace Profile your target, know its needs Then configure for successful deeds [Chorus] Menu config, navigate and select Drivers, subsystems, interconnect Size matters when you optimize For your target, make it shine Y for built-in, M for module N to skip what you don't need at all Configure, compile, deploy with care Kernel tailored for the hardware there [Outro] From menuconfig to final boot Your custom kernel's absolute Hardware specific, optimized and tight Full-stack engineering done right
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