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Subject: Re: 2.1.0 kernel compilation error?
To: root@cioeserv.cioe.com (Marie Root)
Date: Tue, 5 Dec 1995 15:27:08 -0800 (PST)
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> 
> >
> > "npx0 is the interface to the math coprocessor . . . If you do not have a 
> > math coprocessor, you can comment this out."
> 
> That does, if I read it correctly, imply that it is required for all 486dx
> and Pentium based machines correct?
it's also WRONG!
you ALWAYS NEED npx
it's also used to control the emulator

> 
> 					-Steve
>