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To include these special microcodes files, run the script like that:
$ INCLUDE_UCODE_WITH_CAVEATS=yes ./intel-microcode.SlackBuild
+
+5. I updated the package and my microcode has been reverted to
+ the older revision. What is wrong? What should I do?
+
+ As noted by Ed on Slackbuilds-users mailing list:
+ https://lists.slackbuilds.org/pipermail/slackbuilds-users/2020-April/024262.html
+
+ Intel has removed microcode updates for some older CPUs.
+ The updates are no longer present in the tarball officially
+ released by Intel.
+
+ If you find yourself in this situation, you can either stick
+ to the older version of the package that works for you or you can
+ let me know and I might include that particular microcode in
+ the package. In the latter case, you'll need to provide me with
+ the details on the exact microcode file in question, specifically
+ by providing the exact file name, for example `06-0b-04`.