Re: Compile kernel 3.6.3 for i7

[Dan <ganchya@gmail.com>]

On Sun, Oct 21, 2012 at 9:16 PM, maderios <maderios@gmail.com> wrote:
> On 10/21/2012 09:05 PM, Dan wrote:
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I am using Wheezy but I need to compile the kernel in order to use the
>> version 3.6.3 because the kernel 3.2 crashes with the intel HD 4000.
>>
>> I am using an Intel Core i7. Should I compile the kernel for the
>> processor "Generic-x86-64" or for the "Core 2/newer Xeon"
>>
> I am using an Intel Core i7 too
> I compile kernels with 'Core 2/newer Xeon'

But when I take a look to Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Intel_Core_2_microprocessors The
i7 does not seem to be in the family of the Core 2 or the Xeon.
Probably this basic stuff but I am confused with so many families of
processors...

Best,
Dan