Diffrenses between the two

[biotechnician]

What is the diffrense between the 1386 build and the i686 build. I have looked and looked on red hats site but could not find any info. Please any advice.

[fancypiper]

i386 - compiled to run on intel 386 processors and above
i686 - compiled to run on pentium II (I think, it may be pentium pro) and above.

[biotechnician]

So what kernal build should I use on a Pent III or does it really matter?

[mdwatts]

Set the processor type during the kernel config.

#
# Processor type and features
#
# CONFIG_M386 is not set
# CONFIG_M486 is not set
# CONFIG_M586 is not set
# CONFIG_M586TSC is not set
# CONFIG_M586MMX is not set
# CONFIG_M686 is not set
# CONFIG_MPENTIUMIII is not set ** THIS ONE **

[mdwatts]

Perhaps I misread your question...

Will you be compiling your own kernel or installed a rpm package of the kernel?

Compile as I suggested previously and if rpm, use the i686.

[biotechnician]

No I am downloading the new Redhat 8.0 and they have several version i386 and i686. I am a bit confuess about whcih one is what.

[biotechnician]

I noticed that in redhat 7.3 they only offer the i386 but in 8.0 they have both.

[mdwatts]

PIII = i686

So download the i686.

[biotechnician]

Thanks, I tried that but now I can not register the os with redhat. Somthing about not being subscribed to that channel.

[biotechnician]

Thanks, I tried that but now I can not register the os with redhat. Somthing about not being subscribed to that channel.

[mdwatts]

Since I've never used Redhat and know nothing about subscribing to that channel, hopefully one of our many members that use Redhat can help.