... I know they work when I upload the kernel.
Anyway, I'll admit it, I'm a security freak, if I even think there MIGHT be a security hole, I don't rest until I've fixed it and verified it's been properly fixed, I also want my laptop to be as fast as possible, so in the end, you'll be getting a secure kernel that's about as fast as Linux can go on common home x86_64 PC hardware. It's certainly a noticeable difference to me, and that's what I strive for, I want everything my PC has to offer.