Making a dynamically-linked root

[Kenneth Culver]

> I don't want to sound harsh, and I do appreciate your work.  However,
> I think the last thing FreeBSD needs now is to get slower.  We're
> already far slower than that other free OS.  Shouldn't we consider
> making the dynamic root optional and leaving a static root as
> standard?

Since when are we "far slower" than the other free operating system?
According to all my benchmarks and personal use, the two are about the
same, with FreeBSD "feeling" slightly faster. That said, I think making
the / binaries dynamically linked optional is a good idea.

Ken