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Linux kernel set to drop last MMX optimized code

Original: 🐧 The Linux Kernel Preparing To Remove The Last Of Its MMX Optimized Code - Phoronix ｢ For what will likely be merged to

The Linux kernel is preparing to remove the last of its MMX optimization code, with the change expected to land in Linux 7.5. MMX dates back to 1990s Intel processors, and the cleanup would drop support for hardware that is long obsolete. Developer coverage of the removal is drawing attention as another step in the kernel shedding legacy x86 technology.

Why now: The removal of decades-old MMX support is a notable cleanup milestone that has been accepted into the kernel.

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• 🐧 The Linux Kernel Preparing To Remove The Last Of Its MMX Optimized Code - Phoronix ｢ For what will likely be merged to the Linux 7.5 kernel, the mainline kernel is preparing to drop its last optimization its been carrying for far outdated MMX processors. This affects the… · jbz@indieweb.social · 2

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