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Linux kernel 7.1 sends Intel 486 support to silicon heaven

Linux kernel 7.1 has removed support for Intel 486 processors, ending decades of backward compatibility. The decision allows developers to streamline code and improve performance on modern hardware by eliminating legacy architecture-specific optimizations.

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