> Ok, rephrase the question (and I don't do laptop): > > What computer/processor (any arch, not limited to i386) has the power to > do typical desktop stuff (browse the web, watch DVDs, edit photos) and > at the same time has been great to port/develop for? Anything other > than the desktop stuff above works just fine on my 486 with OBSD (thanks > again all). > > Other than Intel and AMD, is there a third CPU maker that makes good > CPUs that work in systems that will then run OBSD? For example, I note > that the IBM PowerPC is _not_ listed as a port and I know that there > must be a reason for this. If there was such a vendor and a port didn't > exist, perhaps a discussion on what a port would take would be in order? > > Just my 2c, and I already bought my new box for this decade (AMD Athlon > 64). > > Doug. > >
I am a little shocked there are so many serious issues with the dual core processors. Though, I do have a laptop with a duo core, running OBSD without any problems. What I will say; it is shocking, but for normal usage, most users will never notice these issues. What will not mean that I will ask the next time before I buy another computer.... Jan
