There are plenty of smart people in the tech community. One of them managed to mod Windows XP such that it would run on the legendary Intel i486 processor that was released more than a decade ahead.
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The Linux kernel could drop support for i486 processors in the near future. Linus Torvalds floated the idea, suggesting that the work that goes into maintaining support for i486 just isn't worth it.
Pat Gelsinger has taken over the role of CEO at Intel. The appointment was confirmed over the weekend. Gelsinger has a 30-year history at Intel and was the architect behind the 80486 processor.