6.2.18 - also AMD processors ?

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Message 20220 - Posted: 13 Sep 2008, 13:50:40 UTC

I got a msg warning about the new version, and downloaded it, however when I was about to install it, I noticed it's for Intel processors, is it compatible with AMD too ?
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Message 20222 - Posted: 13 Sep 2008, 14:11:48 UTC

The name-part intelx86.exe points to it being a 32bit version of the program.
For 64bit versions is shows as x86_64.exe

It doesn't mean that it will only run on Intel CPUs, it'll run on all 32bit CPUs.
(Good question though. :-))
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Message 20225 - Posted: 13 Sep 2008, 15:17:26 UTC - in response to Message 20224.  
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Ok, OK, you got me. It'll run on all 32bit Intel compatible processors. Mind: It does NOT run on all 32bit operating systems!

Knowing Lars, he'll probably be able to port BOINC to work on that CPU, Dag. ;-)
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Message 20227 - Posted: 13 Sep 2008, 16:38:26 UTC
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thanks very much for your replies. I will install it now !

cheers !
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