> I was wondering about Linux and the Cyrix/IBM 6x86 (specifically > P120). Does Linux support it, I know some video games don't support > the chip (or the chip doesn't support them |->). If it is supported, > does everything run OK. thanxs in advance for any responses.
Absolutely no problems here. I have the P166+ and previously the P150+. Works great, very snappy performance. There's a kernel patch which enables Linux to recognise the CPU in /proc/cpuinfo and to enable some Cyrix-specific optimisations, which also works fine but certainly isn't essential. Hamish -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
