TrèsFluke6d ago

I compiled my first Linux kernels on a 486.

I recall I would set it to compile a kernel build, and go for a walk to pick up lunch at Subway. By the time I'd get home it would be just about finished.

#Linux

https://www.theregister.com/2026/04/06/patch_to_end_i486_support/

Patch to end i486 support hits Linux kernel merge queue

: After a year of patchwork, maintainers look ready to start retiring 486-class CPUs

The Register
Show threadJoeHenzi
@TresFluke oh nooooo they can't kill i486 support
Apr 6 at 9:48pmWeb
Show threadTrèsFluke6d ago

@JoeHenzi But they aaaaaaare.

Linus doesn't want to support it anymore, same as 386.