On September 28, 2005 08:25, jm wrote: > the i586 is basically for any x86 that's not a 64-bit processor. > won't be optimized for older systems but will run on pretty much > anything > > On 9/28/05, Ricardo Rodriguez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > What exactly is the difference between the two > > downloads? > > > > x86-64 should be for intel x86 bases processor running > > at 64 bits. true? > > > > i586 intel pentium? > > > > Running a centrino, I guess I'll need to go for i586, > > right? > > > > Thnx.
Actually, my understanding is that i586 means that a Pentium or equivalent (e.g. a newer AMD chip, such as Athlon) is required. In other words, it won't work on a 386 or 486. I've seen rpms marked i386, which means they'll work on anything 386 or newer. -- Ron ronhd at users dot sourceforge dot net Opinions expressed here are all mine. "As you know, necessity is the mother of invention. I don't know who the father is. Remorse, I guess." - Red Green
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