Re: Will kernel compiled for PentiumII run on IBM 6x86MX?

From: Reid Hekman (hekman@ideaone.net)
Date: Tue Aug 05 2003 - 08:28:23 EST

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On Tue, 2003-08-05 at 07:35, Asfand Yar Qazi wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Read somewhere that the 6x86MX is PentiumII code compatible, but these
> processors are listed as two separate options under the kernel config
> (2.4.21)
>
> Will a kernel/apps compiled for PII run on a 6x86MX?

You could try, but I wouldn't recommend it. IBM/Cyrix 6x86MX is more
like CONFIG_M586MMX. It's a souped up Pentium really (read not P6).

>
> Thanks,
> Asfand Yar

Regards,
Reid

-- Reid Hekman <hekman@ideaone.net>

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