Re: Newbie question: Can Intel run 64-bit LINUX?



jeanluc wrote:

I am sure this can run RHEL 4, 64-bit LINUX but unfortunately my IT
department is convinced that it is only a 32 -bit processor and cannot
run 64-bit LINUX. :(

Your IT department needs to be fired and replaced with people who can
use Google, or at least read trade publications. All Intel Core 2 Duo
processors are 64-bit capable. See:
http://www.intel.com/technology/architecture-silicon/intel64/products.htm?iid=technology_intel64overview+tabs_products
and
http://www.intel.com/products/processor/core2duo/specifications.htm?iid=prod_core2duo+tab_spec

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