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SubjectRe: ConfigQ? arch=i368; AES (generic v. i586)
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Linda Walsh <lkml@tlinx.org> wrote:
> There are two options for AES cipher algorithms under
> the Cryptographic API. They read:
> _ AES Cipher algorithms
> _ AES Cipher algorithms (i586)
> ---
>
> I assume(?) the i586 is for pentiums of some nature -- but is
> that any machine pentium(i586) or "newer"(686, P4, Core2, Centrino?).

It's optimised for Pentium and above but should work even on
a 386.

> If both options are selected (mod or compiled in), will the
> loading of the AES cipher automatically select the better choice?

Yes.

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