Linux Kernel Removes even MORE Hardware Support

The Lunduke Journal of Technology · Aug 19, 2026 · 11:01

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The new requirement of TSC ("Time Stamp Counter"), on x86 in Linux 7.2, effectively removes support for Intel 486, AMD K5's, some early Pentiums and more.More from The Lunduke Journal:https://lunduke.com/

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