Can I use i686 updates with Pentium II?

[James Wilkinson]

Loren Lockwood wrote:
> My processor is an old Pentium II at 400 MHz.  I get update advisories
> for things at the i686 level.  Should I install them?

Yes.

An i686 is a Pentium Pro, an Pentium II (which is a reworked Pentium Pro
with MMX and a different interface), a Pentium III, or a derivative of
one of them.  i686 packages are also used for compatible processors
(Athlons, Pentium 4s, etc.)

James.

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