Linux 2.6.24.4 was released this week. The changelog includes this entry: commit a71fad255d2ab627ad9f16caf3681aaba84c2510 Author: H. Peter Anvin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tue Mar 18 19:23:07 2008 -0400
x86: don't use P6_NOPs if compiling with CONFIG_X86_GENERIC Commit: 959b3be64cab9160cd74532a49b89cdd918d38e9 x86: don't use P6_NOPs if compiling with CONFIG_X86_GENERIC P6_NOPs are definitely not supported on some VIA CPUs, and possibly (unverified) on AMD K7s. It is also the only thing that prevents a 686 kernel from running on Transmeta TM3x00/5x00 (Crusoe) series. The performance benefit over generic NOPs is very small, so when building for generic consumption, avoid using them. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]