SuSE Linux To Support AMD'S x86-64 Technology
-64-bit Operating System for AMD's future "Hammer" Family of Processors-
Hanover, GERMANY -- 20th March 2002 --SuSE Linux AG, one of the world's leading providers of the Linux operating system, announced today that their Linux operating system will offer full 64-bit support for AMD's "Hammer" family of processors. The availability of SuSE Linux with x86-64 technology support is planned to coincide with "Hammer" processor-based system availability.
AMD's next-generation processor, code-named "Hammer", is designed to provide native performance for both 32-bit and 64-bit software applications. "Hammer" processor-based systems will grant business users the benefit of long-term investment protection as these systems are designed to enable seamless transition from a 32-bit to 64-bit environment.
"AMD's 'Hammer' processors represent a compelling platform for business users," said Boris Nalbach, CTO of SuSE Linux AG. "AMD's x86-64 technology offers a seamless migration path to 64-bit computing, while allowing businesses to preserve their existing investments in 32-bit x86 software. SuSE plans to offer the first commercially supported, 64-bit Linux operating system for AMD's ‘Hammer’ family of processors."
"SuSE has been the primary developer of the x86-64 technology-based Linux port," said Richard Heye, vice president of Platform Engineering and Infrastructure for AMD’s Computation Products Group. "SuSE engineers have drawn on their experience in developing Linux operating systems for other leading 64-bit platforms, such as SPARC, Power PC and IBM's zSeries, to develop a best-of-breed Linux operating system for the x86-64 technology-based platform. We look forward to SuSE Linux’s continued support of the ‘Hammer’ family of processors."
About SuSE
SuSE Linux AG, Nuremberg/Germany, is one of the world's leading providers of complete solutions based on the Open Source operating system Linux. In addition to operating systems and application software for private customers, SuSE Linux AG offers software solutions and complete systems for the deployment of Linux in companies. SuSE supports its enterprise customers with a comprehensive range of qualified consulting, training, and support services. The company, which hosts the world's largest development team for Open Source solutions, has made its unique project and support know-how accessible via the Internet in the largest existing Linux knowledge database. More information on SuSE Linux can be found at http://www.suse.com.
About AMD
AMD is a global supplier of integrated circuits for the personal and networked computer and communications markets with manufacturing facilities in the United States, Europe, Japan, and Asia. AMD, a Fortune 500 and Standard & Poor's 500 company, produces microprocessors, flash memory devices, and support circuitry for communications and networking applications. Founded in 1969 and based in Sunnyvale, California, AMD had revenues of $3.9 billion in 2001. (NYSE: AMD).
About AMD's x86-64 Technology
AMD's straightforward approach to 64-bit computing builds upon the x86 instruction set, one of the industry's most proven and widely supported technologies. AMD x86-64 technology is designed to support applications that address large amounts of physical and virtual memory, such as high performance servers, database management systems, and CAD tools. The x86-64 technology seamlessly integrates into the current computing and support environment, and is designed to enable enterprises to deploy high performance 64-bit capable systems. For additional information on the x86-64 instruction set, visit http://www.x86-64.org.
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