does Vector not work on AMD?

newbiesforever · 09-25-2009, 08:30 PM

I read on its Distrowatch page that Vector Linux is Intel-based. Does that mean it wouldn't work on my AMD?

neonsignal · 09-26-2009, 05:52 AM

The AMD architecture is essentially an Intel one, so 32 bit distros like Vector Linux will work fine on an AMD machine.

It is a different matter when it comes to a 64 bit distro. But it is not unreasonable to run a 32 bit distro even on 64 bit hardware.

Vector Linux can also be run live from a CD if you just want to try it out.

DragonSlayer48DX · 09-26-2009, 06:08 AM

For whatever reason, the terminology implies that Intel=32bits, AMD=64.

But as already stated by neonsignal, it should work fine.

Cheers

jschiwal · 09-26-2009, 06:10 AM

Intel designed a pure 64 bit processor, the Itanium, for servers. It didn't sell as well as they hoped, and so they licensed the x86_64 design from AMD. Unless the kernel and packages were build for the Itanium, you can install an x86_64 distro for either an Intel or AMD processor.

magikraven · 09-26-2009, 01:20 PM

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Vector Linux can also be run live from a CD if you just want to try it out.

...I think that's only for the new "Vector Linux 6 LIGHT" edition..