Re: [1/4] [2.6 patch] better i386 CPU selection

[John Bradford]

> > > Is there a valid reason why you removed most of the
> > > descriptions ? I think a bit of a background on the
> > > CPU selections is helpful and interesting, especially 
> > > for newcommers. You've cut it down so far, that you 
> > > could also put there "Read Variable Name" or 
> > > "No help available"  instead.
> > 
> > With the CPU selection scheme I propose this is no longer true. 
> > Especially the f00f workaround is no longer disabled when configuring 
> > for a Pentium Pro or above, it's only enabled when you select the older 
> > Pentium - but this setting is now independend of the Pentium Pro 
> > setting.
>
> OK, bad example. What about the rest ?

I don't think we need verbose help texts anymore with the new
selection scheme, but background info describing various workarounds
would be a useful addition to /Documentation.

John.
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