El lun, 08-08-2011 a las 14:09 +0200, snot.herry escribió: > Those ones are x86 Compatible 64 bit Processors. I follow a bit Wikipedia > > AMD64 was designed as Extension to x86. 64Bit Processors are able to run 32 > and even 16 bit. For that the Processor changes his Run Mode to > > Legacy Mode: In that he can run all "older" Runmodes (Real-Mode, > Proceted-Mode, System Management Mode). > > Long Mode: > 64 Bit Mode: Used for 64 Bit applications on a 64 Bit OS > > Compatibility Mode: Used for emulating 32 Bit Applications in 64 Bit Systems > (the Applications sees a Protected-Mode). > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X86-64
Gee, now i'm having many questions. The amd64 are x86 compatible, so if i run a 32 bits processor on my PC, can i still use a amd64 without problem? Then what is the difference between x86 and the amd64? Should we all use amd64 on intel and amd bassed processors? -- Luis A. Guzmán García ¡Se Libre! -- http://fsfla.org/selibre The Hardware Database Project-- http://www.h-node.com Distribuciones libres de GNU/Linux -- http://ur1.ca/3e8gu No, no me encontrarás en Facebook -- http://www.fsf.org/fb GPG Key: EB153FAF
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