Post #18326

📰 Patch to end i486 support hits Linux kernel merge queue After a year of patchwork, maintainers look ready to start retiring 486-class CPUs It's taken nearly a full version number to get the pieces in order, but the long-awaited end of 486 chip support in the Linux kernel appears to be nigh with Linux 7.1's release later this year. … 🔗 Source: https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2026/04/06/patch_to_end_i486_support/ #linux#kernel