Re: Linux on AMD K6 (fwd from linux-kernel)

Phil Allred (allred@stcl.edu)
Tue, 15 Jul 1997 12:21:12 -0500


Aaron Tiensivu wrote:

> > > I am considering buying K6 processer instead of Pentium machine
> for an
> > > internet server wich will be running Linux/ http Server (Don't
> know
> > > wich
> > > one yet, probably Appache)
> > > I'd like to know public oppinion on this. Also some comparison on
> how
> > > works on Pentium, Pentium Pro, Pentium II, and K6
> > I recently installed the new RedHat on my new K6 machine and it
> seems to
> > work fine. I have only played with it for a couple of hours though.
>
> > I'll give a better update when I know more.
>
> Missed the original version of this, but Redhat 4.2 loves the K6, and
> so do I. :)
>
> My comparision of going from a P166 to a K6 was "Wow!"

Spent another hour or two on it last night and got Metro X working on
it. Very snappy.

Phil