Re: Advice needed

[Bruce Stephens]

chris <ithinkiam@xxxxxxxxx> writes:

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> Why safer "software-wise"? Anything that runs on AMD will run on Intel
> and vice-versa, it's been a long time since the days were certain '686'
> cpus had poorly implemented the x86 compatibility.

I meant chipsets, etc.  With an intel motherboard there's a decent
chance everything (SATA controller, onboard networking, sound,
graphics (though not GMA500)) will just work (and work well) with
stock kernels.

Maybe that's so with AMD, too.

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