Re: CONFIG_M386 improvements

[H. Peter Anvin]

Followup to:  <[e-mail]>
By author:    Aaron Tiensivu <[e-mail]>
In newsgroup: linux.dev.kernel
>
> >
> >     *
> >     * Processor type and features
> >     *
> >     Processor family (3, 4, 5, 6/?) [5] ?
> >
> > It also changes the help text so it gives recommendations for users of the
> > newer Intel CPUs and non-Intel ones.  The revised help text is mostly
> > based on information from arch/i386/kernel/setup.c.
> >
> 
> I think that is a step backwards in usefulness/helpfulness, actually.
> 

I disagree:

1. Typing those bloody strings is a pain in the arse, if you ever
   happen to be using plain old "make config".
2. The selections were misleading for non-Intel processors.  At least
   this way people will have to look at the help, and won't just
   guess.

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