Why Slackware packages are compiled for i586 and i486?
by usr345 from LinuxQuestions.org on (#5HGFK)
I have 14.2 Stable fully upgraded, 64 bit CPU, but using 32 bit version of OS.
In /var/log/packages I see that most packages are compiled for i586 and i486 architectures. Why doesn't Pat use i686 architecture? It is supported by all the modern processors, and the programs will work a little faster.
In /var/log/packages I see that most packages are compiled for i586 and i486 architectures. Why doesn't Pat use i686 architecture? It is supported by all the modern processors, and the programs will work a little faster.