Minimum Stable Linux Kernel

I need to compile a minimum Linux kernel, I mean, with the basic and generic modules to get it work on 开发者_StackOverflowlow resources machines.

Is there any specification of the minimum modules that a kernel must have to accomplish my needs?

The unique requirement is that it must be stable.

Where can I find information about it?

I'm not exactly sure what "accomplish my needs" means, but whenever I need something real small/quick/easy I use: http://www.damnsmalllinux.org/