i586 and i686 kernels: which one is the best choice?

[Paul Smith]

On 10/29/06, Kevin Kofler <kevin.kofler at chello.at> wrote:
> > On the mirrors, it can be found two kernels: the i586 and the i686. My
> > processor is a Pentium Dual Core. Which one should I choose? Is it
> > indifferent to choose one or the other?
>
> You should choose i686. Everything from Intel since the Pentium Pro is i686.

Thanks, Kevin.

How can I then *safely* replace the i586 kernel with the i686?

Paul