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DateTue, 22 Jul 1997 09:18:45 +0100 (GMT/BST)
FromMike Jagdis <>
SubjectRe: Kernel cpu selection + other platforms?
On Mon, 21 Jul 1997, Teunis Peters wrote:

> That's EXACTLY what I had in mind!
> [I don't know much about non-intel processors either but browsing the
> kernel source hasn't helped me figure out how to compile or run one of
> them]

It wouldn't. They're clones. You treat them like the equivalent
Intel part they are compatible with unless you know better. That's
the whole point of them! :-)

> .. I also thought CPU-specific optimizations[/dangerous bugfixes] should
> be present too....  when needed.  Obviously things like 'detect/correct
> Pentium [pick your CPU] math bug' could always be present for x86....

Been there. Done it. At run time rather than compile time though.
No, it isn't in the kernel yet - but the patch is out there.

				Mike

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