[NTLUG:Discuss] CPU History

[Bug Hunter]

On Wed, 8 Jan 2003, Fred James wrote:

> Questions:
> (1) Is there any significant difference, from either a user's, or an 
> administrator's, perspective in Linux on AMD chips compared to Intel chips?

  Intel will not self destruct the cpu if the heatsink comes loose or is 
incorrectly sized.  AMD will.  We've had it happen.

  AMD is slightly faster at the same clock speed than Intel.


> (2) I usually run RH - any comments on this for AMD?

  no difference.

> (3) Any one distribution that stands out on AMD?
> Thanks in advance.
> 
  not that I know of.



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