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Linux is finally dropping i486 support

Linux 7.1 may drop i486 support, ending a cleanup that began in 2025 and freeing kernel work from 486-era compatibility code.

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    Linux 7.1 may drop i486 support, ending a cleanup that began in 2025 and freeing kernel work from 486-era compatibility code.