Proposal to remove 486 and early 586 support from Linux (lore.kernel.org)

submitted 2 years ago by cm0002@lemmy.world to c/linux@programming.dev

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[-] LeFantome@programming.dev 7 points 2 years ago

There were 486 compatible SoC chips being released as late as 2010.

I think you can still buy them: https://www.vortex86.com/

[-] bus_factor@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

Do they usually run a Linux kernel? I would have expected some RTOS on a chip like that. And if it does run Linux, does the SDK use mainline Linux or some fork by the manufacturer?

[-] LeFantome@programming.dev 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

They run Windows CE and Linux though they also support QNX.

Specific Vortex86 detection was added in Linux 5.15 I think

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