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Linux kernel is leaving 486 CPUs behind, only 18 years after the last one made

jnord Friday, May 09, 2025
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The next release of the Linux operating system will discontinue support for the Intel 486 microprocessor, a widely used chip from the late 1980s. This decision reflects the evolving technology landscape and the need to focus development efforts on more modern hardware platforms.
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