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