FAQ zImage

Question: What is the difference between Image and zImage kernel images?

Answer: The only difference is that Image is uncompressed while zImage is compressed. You'd want to use the zImage file if you need to include many additional kernel features that could otherwise not fit on the kernel partition of a Technologic Systems SD card. Keep in mind that it will take the system a little longer to boot since it requires an uncompression first. For this reason, we recommend using Image when possible.