Linux kernel 7.0 finally abandons the 28-year-old Intel 440BX chipset — driver removal marks goodbye to the legendary motherboard chipset

The upcoming Linux kernel 7.0 is bidding farewell to the long-standing Intel 440BX chipset by removing its EDAC driver, which has been non-functional since 2007 due to compatibility issues with the Intel AGP driver. The 440BX chipset was renowned for its stability, compatibility, and overclocking capabilities, becoming a favorite among tech enthusiasts and server builds. Despite its age, the chipset's significance is highlighted by VMware's continued use of it as the default chipset for virtualization software. The removal of 440BX support marks the end of an era in tech history, signaling the evolution and advancement of hardware technologies.