Debian is one of the few distros still offering a tier-1, first-party i686 target in 2024. Even a lot of derivative distros (i.e. where it would be minimal effort to do the same) have dropped i686.
Given the enormous scope of this transition, I have to wonder how many will be benefiting from this 15 years from now. I don’t question it will have utility, but I wonder about the ROI.
Given the enormous scope of this transition, I have to wonder how many will be benefiting from this 15 years from now. I don’t question it will have utility, but I wonder about the ROI.