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64-bit Questions

Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:03 pm
by proxima_centauri
Hey all, I've been researching the whole 32-bit vs. 64-bit processors and OS's. I'm still confused on a couple of points.
Alot of places seem to make reference to specific AMD-64 processors, and I think if I had an Intel Core duo 2 T9300 for instance, that it is capable of 64 bit OS no? so would any 64bit distro that runs on AMD-64 also run on the Intel?

Re: 64-bit Questions

Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 7:02 pm
by proxima_centauri
Thanks guys :)
I think that answers my question(s), I'm soon getting a laptop and I'm installing 2x2gb RAM so I want to try and make the most out of it with an optimized linux distro.
So there wouldn't be any performance loss operating 32bit programs/libraries in a 64bit OS vs. a 32bit OS?

Re: 64-bit Questions

Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:41 am
by proxima_centauri
Thanks for the link rusty, I'll give arch a try when my lappy comes in. :)