MandrakeSoft cooperates with AMD to support x86-64 architecture
[Posted July 3, 2002 by ris]
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| MandrakeSoft <kadjo@mandrakesoft.com> |
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| MandrakeSoft cooperates with AMD to support x86-64 architecture |
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| Thu, 27 Jun 2002 09:14:09 -0700 (PDT) |
Paris - June 27, 2002 - , MandrakeSoft today announced they are cooperating
with AMD to port Mandrake Linux to the forthcoming eighth-generation AMD
Athlon and AMD Opteron processor-based platforms.
Delivering on its commitment to innovative development in the Linux arena,
the MandrakeSoft research and development team has begun work on adapting the
Mandrake Linux operating system to run optimally on the upcoming AMD
processors.
AMD is collaborating with MandrakeSoft to ensure rapid porting and commercial
availability of Mandrake Linux for 64-bit AMD Athlon and AMD Opteron
processors.
AMD Athlon and AMD Opteron processors, based on x86-64 technology, have been
designed to support large, intensive workloads providing high-performance
solutions for desktops, workstations and servers. The new processors can
benefit customers by providing 64-bit application support, while also
offering optimized, native support for 32-bit Linux applications to provide a
smooth transition from a 32-bit to a 64-bit environment.
Read the press release:
http://www.mandrakesoft.com/company/press/pr?n=/pr/partnerships/2268&lg=en
