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Linux Developers Propose Retiring x32 ABI

Linux kernel developers are considering the retirement of the x32 ABI, a feature for x86_64 processors that allows the use of 64-bit registers. A patch proposing this change has been submitted to the Linux kernel mailing list. This development was reported by Phoronix and Slashdot. AI

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a technical proposal within the Linux kernel development community, which falls under research or technical discussion. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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    📰 Linux Developers Consider Retiring The x32 ABI The Linux kernel mailing list has a new patch proposing the retirement of the x32 ABI, reports Phoronix: The Li

    📰 Linux Developers Consider Retiring The x32 ABI The Linux kernel mailing list has a new patch proposing the retirement of the x32 ABI, reports Phoronix: The Linux x32 ABI for x86_64 processors allow making use of the full 64-bit register file an... 📰 Source: Slashdot 🔗 Link: htt…