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SubjectRE: Kernel cpu selection
On Fri, 18 Jul 1997, Scott Lampert wrote:

> So setting the processor type basically just sets the data
> alignment boundaries? Rumours have been floating around for a long time
> that the CPU selection subtly influences code in other parts of the
> kernel. As I'm not proficient enough to go through the code and look for
> such instances I have to take what you kernel guys tell me on faith. :)

Off hand I can't think of anything other than the 386/486 difference
that is controlled by compile time options. All other chip specific
features are controlled by run time tests. Except, as you say,
code alignment.

Mike

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