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FreeBSD Boots on x86-64

Posted by michael on from the future-is-now dept.

craig2787 writes "FreeBSD developer Peter Wemm has successfully booted FreeBSD on a real AMD ClawHammer CPU, in both 64- and 32-bit modes. Original posting to the -current mailing list is here."

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  1. 8x 3Ghz box that runs Quake on a GeForce4 - drool by DrSkwid · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    I think I know what computer I'm saving up for next.

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  2. Imagine.... by trezor · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    ...that actually no-one has made that mandatory "Imagine a Beowulf-cluster of these"-remark yet...

    Because you can cluster BSD as well, can't you?
    *unsure and confused since there arent any cluster-remarks*

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  3. Ooh by 21mhz · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    FreeBSD Boots? Where can I get my pair?
    Will it keep my feet warm with that x86-64?

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