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

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Subject: 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
From: songbird <songbird@anthive.com>
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2021 07:56:18 -0400
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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?


  https://wiki.debian.org/DebianAMD64Faq


  songbird

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