Keith Myers wrote:
 
> On 20 Oct 2004 11:13:27 -0000, os2hardware{at}yahoogroups.com wrote:
 
> >I've read that some AMD-powered machines don't work well with OS/2. Is
> >that problem solved, or do we still have to be more careful about buying
> >AMD?

> The last Intel based computer I built and ran OS/2 on was a 386SX-16.  I've been
> on AMD exclusively ever since and from OS/2 2.1.  I never had CPU problems
> with OS/2.  Currently running AMD Athlon 2500+ Bartons overclocked to 2800+
> and drooling over Athlon AMD64 platforms.  I'm not sure how the two processors
> on the same die is going to be handled by OS/2....AMD is just as
viable a platform
> for OS/2 as Intel in my opinion.

The problem is not the CPU(s). The problems are chipset and BIOS
related. Chipset and BIOS incompatibilies with OS/2 surface at a higher
rate with non-Intel chipsets. Just because someone says a particular
motherboard/chipset/BIOS works for him doesn't mean it will work as well
for everyone. Different hardware combinations pose different challenges.
The more slots you populate, the higher the risk of some problem. Going
Intel simply reduces this risk some. It doesn't eliminate it.
-- 
"[W]hoever finds me finds life....[A]ll who hate me love death."
                                                Proverbs 8:35-6 NIV

 Team OS/2 ** Reg. Linux User #211409

Felix Miata  ***  http://members.ij.net/mrmazda/



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