Using old architecture on new architecture

[ifseplz]

Hello other people.

I'm using SparkyLinux 4.2 LXDE i586 non-pae.

Information:

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live@live:/$ grep processor /proc/cpuinfo
processor: 0

Ctrl+Alt+Delete
Memory: 502MB of 3163MB used.


This Linux version is using 1 processor and 3163MB memory.
My computer has a quad core cpu and 8gb of memory installed.

Question:
Can this i586 architecture cause malfunctions to the hardware, since this is not x64?
Is i586 compatible with architectures 'above' it - like x64?
If it is, that means that it is safe to use i586 of this hardware?
What happens to the rest of the memory and the other cpus?

[pavroo]

Hi
If you have more than 1 core of CPU, simply install linux-image i686-pae to get the power of all of your CPU cores and RAM memory bigger than 4GB.
It is available after installing Sparky on a hard drive and upgrading the system.

[ifseplz]

Yes, I know. I'm still using the i586 version and I'm getting to like it. Runs smoothly. In fact, it even goes on with the saying "less is more".
To answer my question - no, it didn't do any damage to the system.

I'm using the memory that's plugged into the motherboard, but I'm using 30% of it. And I'm using the cpu, but only one core.

What happens with the rest of the cpu cores and rest of the memory?

[partsman]

Hi ifseplz  :)

Well I am new here but i figured I would throw in my 2 cents here !
I ran an older kernel 2.6.25.16 as a matter of fact that only used one core on my dual core
intel for years ! I had no problems !  ;D

Just make sure she runs nice an cool  ;D