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Re: i686-gcc vs i586-Suse Linux


??????? ?????? writes:

 > ?ould you give me a confirmation that:

 > 'The installation of the 'i686' gcc is compatable with the 'i586'
 > version of Suse Linux' ?

I don't really understand why you're asking this.  If you have a i586
system, why not configure gcc for the i586 ?

The most significant difference between i586 (Pentium) and i686
(Pentium Pro) from gcc's point of view is MMX instructions.

Andrew.


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