Re: [expert] AMD K7 Athelon vs. Intel PIII and Linux?

[Joseph S. Gardner]

Robert Fox wrote:
> 
> I'm in the market for a new machine . . . . and I am seriously considering
> the AMD chip . . . .
> 
> Could anyone point me to references which show pros and cons of each with
> Linux, Windows, etc?
> 
> Thanks in advance. . . .
> 
> Robert Fox

My vote goes to the Athlon.  I purchased a K7-750 and Abit's KA7 mobo
and I'll put it up against an Intel box any day.  Can't beat the price
either $200 for the chip and $135 for the mobo.

Runs very well with MDK 7.1


-- 
Joseph S Gardner

Senior Designer / Technical Support
Kirby Co., Cleveland, OH
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The box said,
"Requires Windows 3.x or better",
so I got Linux.

Registered Linux user #1696600