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devil-linux hardware choice for opteron
I wish to install devil-linux on an opteron based computer (though not SMP), should I choose the 486, 586-SMP, or 686-SMP iso?
this is googd question:
accoding this :
The Opteron is a new device family based on a new 64-bit architecture that is compatible with the pre-existing x86 32-bit architecture. AMD's choice to preserve compatibility has positive implications for transmigrating 32-bit workloads.
my gues is 686-SMP
accoding this :
The Opteron is a new device family based on a new 64-bit architecture that is compatible with the pre-existing x86 32-bit architecture. AMD's choice to preserve compatibility has positive implications for transmigrating 32-bit workloads.
my gues is 686-SMP
this is only for dual CPU.
are you sure that devil-linux supports opteron AMD64. Wesly is right it should be: x86_64
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Devil-linux Requirements
Intel 486 compatible or higher
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Opteron is AMD64 architecture
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Devil-linux Requirements
Intel 486 compatible or higher
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Opteron is AMD64 architecture
I've installed I686 or I686SMP (Redhat Enterprise Linux 3.0) on Opteron system without problem.
I think devil-linux I686SMP should be ok to install on Opteron machine.
However, don't take my words as the answer since I didn't try devil-linux before.
I would recommend you pick any Intel P3 or P4 machine for Devil-linux for sure.
Also, run 32bit OS on 64bit CPU is kind of waste.
I think devil-linux I686SMP should be ok to install on Opteron machine.
However, don't take my words as the answer since I didn't try devil-linux before.
I would recommend you pick any Intel P3 or P4 machine for Devil-linux for sure.
Also, run 32bit OS on 64bit CPU is kind of waste.
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Should be x86_64 for 64bit OS.
686-SMP is still 32bit OS. SMP (Symetric Multiple Processor) for dual CPUs or CPU with Hyperthreading.