> Not true. x86-64 (a.k.a. AMD-64) is an extension of the x86 > instruction set and is compatible with 32-bit OSes.
To take full advantage of the x86-64 you need to leave the 32 bit OS behind. While it'll work, it kind of defeats the purpose of using the chip in the first place. > Intel's IA64 > instruction set is not compatible with 32-bit OSes, however. Bit of a trick-bag there. With processing power so heavily outstripping need, one has to wonder what Intel was thinking when they went that route. James ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Get Bzzzy! (real tools to help you find a job). Welcome to the Sweet Life. http://us.click.yahoo.com/KIlPFB/vlQLAA/TtwFAA/0XFolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> To unsubscribe from this list, please email [EMAIL PROTECTED] & you will be removed. Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LINUX_Newbies/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
