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Intel Core 2 'Penryn' and Linux

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the two-great-tastes dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Linux Hardware has posted a look at the new Intel "Penryn" processor and how the new processor will work with Linux. Intel recently released the new "Penryn" Core 2 processor with many new features. So what are these features and how will they equate into benefits to Linux users? The article covers all the high points of the new "Penryn" core and talks to a couple Linux projects about end-user performance of the chip."

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  1. I can tell you how by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    more driver problems. The contiuning linux problem.

  2. Man thats fast by virtualnz · · Score: -1, Troll

    4*3MB Cores 12MB Cache!! I can't wait. It is amazing how AMD have not even got an edge on Intel. Come on AMD get cracking on creating some decent processors!

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  3. Re:Perspective by poetmatt · · Score: 0, Troll

    I felt the same. Intel is trying to push, this seems a definite hype, plus we all know breakthrough generations of new processors are unstable/crap (first dual cores/socket...what, what was that, 975?). I look forward to AMD's next gen of desktop processors, if that happens soon (note, what is next from AMD as far as desktop? my memory fails on that).

  4. It's the Linux model by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Expect to see support in a few years in the 2.8 kernel when it's a bit more obsolete.