On Tuesday September 9 2003 04:14 am, John Richard Smith wrote: > So once again AMD are ahead of the game.So does anyone know of a > Mobo, and which AMD processor is currently the right choice for > testing , 64 bit architecture. > Why will it be some while before it's mainstream PC ? I mean, if > it works, it works for whatever software ? or are you saying the > technical aspects of PC's means it will not be compatible until > someone does the necessary ? > > I might have a think about trying it. Just where does one obtain > the 64 bit M9.2 version anyway, cooker I suppose, but what would > it be called ? > > John
Well, I see Charlie already gave you a best answer. The only thing I'd add, is there's no sense in havin a 64bit desktop, till most all the apps you use are ported to 64bit. Same deal as dual processors (SMP). Then expect some of them to run slower due to the overhead of addressing at twice the amount. I'll just stick to what I said originally, it's gonna be quite a while before 64 bit hits the desktop. And 64bit versions of most all distros have been available for quite some time.... for servers. As to Mandrake, http://www.mandrakesoft.com/company/press/briefs?n=/mandrakesoft/news/2414 -- Tom Brinkman Corpus Christi, Texas
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