should we really avoid the 686 kernel image?

[Holger Levsen <holger@layer-acht.org>]

Hi,

currently we avoid the 686 kernel image so that the package is not on the 
CD/DVD. 

I've just talked with the kernel team about this, and they think its the wrong 
thing to do:

1. the 486 kernel only supports one core 
2. the 486 kernel only supports 1 GiB RAM 
3. the 686 kernel supports all (i386) CPUs build in the last 10 years, except 
the original C3 processor.

Description: Linux 2.6.32 for modern PCs
 The Linux kernel 2.6.32 and modules for use on PCs with Intel Pentium
 Pro/II/III/4/4M/D/M, Xeon, Celeron, Core or Atom; AMD Geode LX/NX, Athlon
 (K7), Duron, Opteron, Sempron, Turion or Phenom; Transmeta Efficeon; VIA
 C3 "Nehemiah" or C7 processors.

So to make things easier for a tiny percentage of our users, we make things 
harder for the vast majority. I dont think thats sensible. 


cheers,
	Holger

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