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Linux 6.15 drops 80486 support. (Announce)

posted by Oso2k, 17.05.2025, 22:25

> https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/05/linux-to-e...r-1989s-hottest-chip-the-486-with-next-release/
>
> Linux 6.14 will be the last with 80486 support.

I wonder how affected the early Vortex CPUs are. Mind you, they’re usually targeted at DOS and Windows 9x & XP.

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