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Re: [?] Why should Distros be called as i386 for a 32-bit PC, and as amd64 for a 64-bit PC, when Intel Core PCs are also 64bit systems



On Du, 14 mar 21, 16:19:45, Susmita/Rajib wrote:
> While Intel PCs are also 64bit processors?
> 
> For instance, my current laptop is Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15ISK 80XH01FKIN
> 15.6-inch Laptop (6th Gen Core i3-6006U/4GB/2TB/Integrated Graphics),
> a 64bit processor.
> 
> It can't be that intellectuals, technocrats and cognitive elites
> involved in the development of this complete OS+packages could be
> misplaced in their perceptions. This is impossible.
> 
> So why such naming?
> 
> Could I be educated in this regard please?
 
Because the architecture was created by AMD:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X86-64#AMD64

Kind regards,
Andrei
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