AMD64 chips process 64-bit data and instructions, do they not? -Erik >>> alex.c.earl@intel.com 04/15/04 1:23 PM >>> The Itanium processor is a true 64-bit processor, whereas the AMD64 (if you are referring to Opteron) is just a 64-bit extension set to the IA32 architecture. Alex --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss