[Pc_Support] i586 vs. i686?

Wed Jun 22 09:54:50 EDT 2005

i586 is the Pentium, Pentium MMX and K5 chips.
i686 is the Pentium Pro and anything based off it, including the Pentium
2, Pentium 3, Pentium IV, K6, Athlon, etc.

Anyone else want to divulge some details on compatibility between them?

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