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Bug#575761: x86 architecture names are confusing



Ben Hutchings <ben@decadent.org.uk> writes:

> Package: release-notes
> Severity: normal
> Tags: squeeze lenny
>
> The release notes use the long architecture names 'AMD64' and 'Intel
> x86' for our architectures 'amd64' and 'i386'.  The name 'AMD64'
> sometimes confuses users with Intel x86-64 chips, who instead download
> the installer or CD images for ia64.  This is a waste of time and
> bandwidth for all concerned.  The name 'Intel x86' is also inaccurate
> in that the i386 architecture runs on 32-bit x86 processors from many
> vendors.
>
> The long names should be changed in coordination with www.debian.org
> (#575760).

Changed to what?

MfG
        Goswin



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