Well it depends on your kernel configuration, if you have compiled it for
a 386 and above, the next time you boot on a new machine it should
recognise it as an i686, however if it arch specific like already for 686,
backward is not possible. But, generally all dist's kernels are all
compiled for 386 arch to preserve backward compatibility. Of course, your
other configs like x,soundcard have to be redone with change in h/w.
-shyam
On Tue, 8 Jan 2002, Prashanth KS wrote:
>linux is installed on my system with i586 arch.
>if i perform a complete upgrade, from processor to monitor to speakers, i.e
>upgrade each and every system component except the HDD with linux on it, to a
>i686 arch.
> then can linux be upgraded to the i686 arch. and will it configure itself
>to the changes it the hardware?? or else, will i have to install linux from
>scratch,
>
>i am using mandrake 8.1, i have all three install cd's
>
>
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