My issue is the description of the 64-bit PC (AMD64) CD (e.g. http://se.releases.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/5.10/) :
For computers based on the AMD64 or EM64T architecture (e.g., Athlon64, Opteron, EM64T Xeon). It is not necessary for all (even most) processors made by AMD -- only their 64 bit chips.
The last sentence states 'It is necessary for AMD's 64 bit chips'. This is not correct, many of AMD's 64 bit chips are designed to work just as well with a 32 bit OS.
I propose:
This is a 64 bit operating system wich can be installed only on computers based on the AMD64 or EM64T architecture (e.g., Athlon64, Opteron, EM64T Xeon). Note that many of AMD's 64 bit chips are designed to work just as well with a 32 bit OS like that on the PC (Intel x86) install CD.
Perhaps a warning about the availability of 64 bit drivers should be added.
I didnt know where to put this comment, so I put it here were it is harmless and easily buried between other posts.
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