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Text: Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this to enabled for legacy operating systems such as Linux or Unix.

Found this in the BIOS of a Gigabyte Z97X-UD3H mobo.

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[โ€“] CubitOom@infosec.pub 15 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

I mean, LTS kernels exist. Some of the most popular Linux Distros in the enterprise should be considered legacy.

[โ€“] sxan@midwest.social 7 points 6 days ago

Absolutely. If it's not exposed outside the LAN, and it's serving some service internally that's functioning perfectly well, there's little reason to upgrade.