Re: Setup code crashes my old 486 box

From: H. Peter Anvin
Date: Tue Aug 12 2008 - 20:22:00 EST


Alan Cox wrote:
Right in concept, but I dislike the implementation (duplication of the CPU detect code we already have). Could you try this patch and see if it works for you?

I was under the impression that spudstop came in with the Pentium II so
presumably < 6 would be even safer ?

I think you're right about that.

-hpa
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