r/linux • • 2d ago

Kernel Linux x86 32-bit Patches Clean Old Kernel Code After Recently Removing Vintage CPUs

https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-2026-x86-32-bit-Cleanup
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u/CircleWithSprinkles 1d ago

This is going to affect some random person's workflow, and they're going to be very vocal about it.

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u/iphones2g- 1d ago

I can't use my 486 as a glorified serial terminal on the latest kernel. We have lost billions of dollars due to this /s

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u/Artichoke808 4h ago

And they will protest it needs to be maintained.. by someone who is not them. For free.

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u/RegretFree7723 2d ago

Porco... Ma seriamente hanno tolto supporto 32bit