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Linux 6.15 drops 80486 support. (Announce)

posted by bocke, 18.05.2025, 21:19

> Does it have an x87 included? I think I read somewhere else that Linux
> dropping 486 support will remove the x87 emulation as well because Intel
> 586s all had an integrated x87.

Depends on the model. Most do have, except for Vortex86SX and some very early models.

Complete thread:

• Linux 6.15 drops 80486 support. - bocke, 17.05.2025, 22:12 (Announce)
  • Linux 6.15 drops 80486 support. - Oso2k, 17.05.2025, 22:25
    • Linux 6.15 drops 80486 support. - bocke, 18.05.2025, 02:56
      • Linux 6.15 drops 80486 support. - ecm, 18.05.2025, 03:29
        • Linux 6.15 drops 80486 support. - bocke, 18.05.2025, 21:19
  • Linux 6.15 drops 80486 support. - RayeR, 19.05.2025, 20:30
    • Linux 6.15 drops 80486 support. - bocke, 20.05.2025, 18:14