AMD and Intel same thing?

[nad]

Is running linux on an Amd chip the same as running it on an intel? would i still be able to use intel binaries and sutch? thanks.

[groundzero]

YES....

[The Whizzard]

Just like Intel chips, AMD chips are PC compatable. So, to answer your question AMD will execute Intel binaries.

[Tyr-7BE]

They're both x86, so yes. AMD is better though :)

[Unruly]

Just to rehash, and copy everyone else...

Yes. Both chips are using the x86 instruction sets, therefore, both are the same in many respects. Same reason why you can run a windows pc with an :cool: AMD :cool: or an :mad: intel :mad:

[nad]

okie, thanks all! :D

[Gaccm]

the only diff is that that you need to choose athlon when you recompile your kernel (i not sure how the info of 'processor type' is used, but choose athlon anyway)

[Tyr-7BE]

:cool: AMD :cool:
:mad: Intel :mad:

Doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out which is preferred :)