Red Hat Linux Kernel

I was wondering if hosts use the stock kernel that comes with a standard RedHat Linux instalation or if they compile their own?

If you compile your own how much of a performance increase do you get?

I ask the above as my host tells me there is no need to compile my own just use the stock one. I though a newer one would be more efficient and secure, as long as it is stable.
The one presently running is 2.2.16-22(RedHat 7.0)

I compiled a 2.4.1 kernel for my home system and it seems to multitask under heavy load much better :-) Also it boots faster as I have removed parts that I don't use.

 

 

 

 

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