rust-lang / rust-lang/rust

`i686-unknown-freebsd` uses `base.cpu = "pentium4"` but the version in ports patches it to be `base.cpu = "pentiumpro"

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O-freebsd O-x86_32 T-compiler
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Research direction

Compare the Rust target definition for i686-unknown-freebsd with the linked FreeBSD ports patch, which changes base.cpu from pentium4 to pentiumpro. Start by locating the corresponding target specification in the Rust source, then verify the intended value and check the relevant target or compiler tests if available.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
compilers, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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