Can someone explain difference between i386 and i686

27 Dec 2000

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From: "Carson, Chuck" 
Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2000 10:55:24 -0800
Subject: Can someone explain difference between i386 and i686

I have been downloading updates and noticed different updates based on i386
or i686? I was under the impression i686 was for PIII's, however, when
trying to install an update under the i686 tree, it failed, but the same
package under the i686 tree succeeded.

Thanks for any info,
-CC

Can someone explain difference between i386 and i686

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