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Understanding 64-bit PowerPC architecture

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the expand-your-brain-pan-man dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Each of the leading microprocessor manufacturers has announced the availability of one or more 64-bit desktop processors, but differences exist in architectural design, fabrication, support, and intended use of each processor. This article looks at the critical issues in a few of IBM's 64-bit POWER designs, covering 32-bit compatibility, power management, processor bus design, and the manufacturing process."

7 of 116 comments (clear)

  1. This has to be.. by creep · · Score: 5, Funny

    The fastest dupe I've ever seen.

    1. Re:This has to be.. by _PimpDaddy7_ · · Score: 5, Funny

      That's the speed of 64-bit architecture at work, baby...

  2. OK! by Bombcar · · Score: 5, Funny

    Admit it! Some of you send in stories that are on the front page just to see if they get duped, right?

    I'm on to you!

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  3. Here are some other interesting stories by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Here are some other interesting stories

    http://www-106.ibm.com/developerworks/library/pa-m icrodesign/?ca=dgr-lnxw01fkjfdsa
    http://www-106.ibm.com/developerworks/library/pa-m icrodesign/?ca=dgr-lnxw01dhifads
    http://www-106.ibm.com/developerworks/library/pa-m icrodesign/?ca=dgr-lnxw01jj5324543
    http://www-106.ibm.com/developerworks/library/pa-m icrodesign/?ca=dgr-lnxw01hdshdgh
    http://www-106.ibm.com/developerworks/library/pa-m icrodesign/?ca=dgr-lnxw01jesusheadfuck

  4. Re:What's going on? by The+Bender · · Score: 5, Funny

    No, no, no. You fool, do you not pay attention? The other story was in the "Apple" section, and this one's in "Developers".

    Completely different.

  5. Daja vu? Or is it just me? by cyberwinds · · Score: 5, Funny

    I saw the same black cat walking by a moment ago.

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  6. double exposure by Blitzenn · · Score: 5, Funny

    no. It's not a dupe, it's the 64 bit bus sending the same 32 bit information, doubled up along the bus. It's just looks like it's posted twice. It's much more efficient this way. Trust us!

    no. It's not a dupe, it's the 64 bit bus sending the same 32 bit information, doubled up along the bus. It's just looks like it's posted twice. It's much more efficient this way. Trust us!