IBM Opteron 252 31R3393 User Manual

Q2 2006

AMD Server/Workstation 

Solution Provider Roadmap 

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Thousands of x86-based applications run today on 

AMD64 processors

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Over 300 ISVs and open source software organizations 

are actively promoting AMD64 compatibility 

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AMD64 processors are driving major O/S ecosystems

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Microsoft, Novell, Red Hat, Sun

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AMD64 technology is now a key component in software 

roadmaps

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Windows

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Vista

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Novell SUSE Linux 10

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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 

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Virtualization software (VMware, Xen, Microsoft)