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“The Linux Kernel Preparing To Remove The Last Of Its MMX Optimized Code
3 November 06:18 AM EST - Linux Kernel - Ending MMX Optimizations - 22 Comments
For what will likely be merged to the Linux 7.5 kernel, the mainline kernel is preparing to drop its last optimization its been carrying for far outdated MMX processors. This affects the likes of Intel Pentium MMX and Pentium II processors running modern software with up-to-date kernels when Linux 7.5 is released in 2027.”
Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-Dropping-Last-MMX-Opt
3 November 06:18 AM EST - Linux Kernel - Ending MMX Optimizations - 22 Comments
For what will likely be merged to the Linux 7.5 kernel, the mainline kernel is preparing to drop its last optimization its been carrying for far outdated MMX processors. This affects the likes of Intel Pentium MMX and Pentium II processors running modern software with up-to-date kernels when Linux 7.5 is released in 2027.”
Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-Dropping-Last-MMX-Opt