In message <199602081702.SAA18933@liasg9.epfl.ch> you write: 
> Maybe this is a FAQ, but I haven't found it:
> - how can I see all the options defined in a kernel
> - how can I see all the options I can define when building a kernel

I was thinking it'd be a cool idea to write an interactive chooser that
provided description of all common kernel options.  This could embody
wisdom far beyond that of mortal, err.. "normal" men. (or women).
This would be more helpful than commenting GENERIC IMHO.