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Is Linux kernel support for i386 really that weak? I know they've dropped 486 a few years ago and Debian dropped 586 (but the Linux kernel hasn't) and 686 is de
by someperson 6y ago
Is Linux kernel support for i386 really that weak? I know they've dropped 486 a few years ago and Debian dropped 586 (but the Linux kernel hasn't) and 686 is definitely still widely used.
Linux only drops support when nobody uses the architecture anymore. And if Intel is using it for ME then there's a big case to be made for keeping it.
- tyingq 6y agoOne example: https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Linux-32-Bit-KPTI-Bug-Fix https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Linux-32...
- someperson 6y agoJust a correction after some quick Googling: Linux dropped 386 in 2012, but 486 is still supported as best I can tell.