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Porting Linux applications to 64-bit systems

Written by Chris Tom
Thursday, 20 April 2006 06:54
IBM Developerworks has an article on porting apps to 64 bit Linux. Major hardware vendors have recently expanded their 64-bit offerings because of the performance, value, and scalability that 64-bit platforms can provide. The constraints of 32-bit systems, particularly the 4GB virtual memory ceiling, have spurred companies to consider migrating to 64-bit platforms. Knowing how to port applications to comply with a 64-bit architecture can help you write portable and efficient code.

Firebird 2.00 Beta 2 64 Bit Linux Version For Download

Written by Chris Tom
Wednesday, 22 March 2006 05:44
Thanks to Marius Popa for this link to the Firebird 2.00 beta downloads that include 64 bit Linux versions. Enjoy.

SUSE 10 Linux--96% 64-Bit Notebook Bliss

Written by Chris Tom
Tuesday, 17 January 2006 05:04
Linux Planet has posted a review of SUSE 10 Linux. They test it out on the Athlon 64 based HP Pavilion zv5000 notebook. I'm very happy with the Athlon 64 laptop and SUSE Linux 10. Everything works and the software is stable. Like I said at the beginning, this is the best Linux version I've ever loaded on a laptop.

Ubuntu for AMD64 not 'there' yet

Written by Chris Tom
Saturday, 31 December 2005 08:24
The Inquirer talks about their experiences with Ubuntu Linux 64 bit. OUR RESIDENT folk singer Wendy liked the Ubuntu flavour of Linux a couple months ago, so I thought this was an opportunity to test the latest release (5.10), and this time download the 64-bit version to match the Athlon64 CPU in my Gateway 7422.

Denali's PureSpec Verification IP Supports AMD64 Processor-Based Linux Computing Platforms

Written by Chris Tom
Tuesday, 08 November 2005 11:21
Denali's PureSpec Verification IP Supports AMD64 Processor-Based Linux Computing Platforms PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 8 -- Denali Software Inc. today announced the support for the AMD Opteron(TM) processor and AMD64 architecture. Denali has now deployed its MMAV(TM) and PureSpec(TM) verification intellectual property (IP) products with full support for AMD64 processor-based systems running 64-bit Linux. "As the leader in Verification IP technology, our customers and partners rely on Denali to deliver products for the most advanced design environments," says David Lin, Denali's vice president of product marketing. "Many of our customers are now taping out designs with 50 to 100 million gates. Running PureSpec and MMAV on AMD Opteron processor-based systems provides an advantage to these customers who have demanding requirements in terms of capacity, performance and reliability."
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