i586 and i686 kernels: which one is the best choice?

Kevin Kofler kevin.kofler at chello.at
Sun Oct 29 10:57:36 UTC 2006


Paul Smith <phhs80 <at> gmail.com> writes:
> On the mirrors, it can be found two kernels: the i586 and the i686. My
> processor is a Pentium Dual Core. Which one should I choose? Is it
> indifferent to choose one or the other?

You should choose i686. Everything from Intel since the Pentium Pro is i686.

        Kevin Kofler




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