Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 19:38:07 +0100 From: "V. T. Mueller" <freebsd-amd64@datafarm.de> To: freebsd-amd64@freebsd.org Subject: Re: AMD 64 stability Message-ID: <43FE010F.8040501@datafarm.de> In-Reply-To: <200602230937.44464.vayua@sklinks.com> References: <43FCEF9C.5050308@bluelight.org.uk> <200602231537.31325.work@ashleymoran.me.uk> <200602230937.44464.vayua@sklinks.com>
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Since the original question was related to 'server' usage... the compatibilty list tells if the components found on a single board (along with its BIOS) are supported. It doesn't statethat a specific combination or future setup will work. For example, we just had to find out that iir-based icp controllers work extraordinarily fine as long as <4G RAM are used. Upgrading memory beyond 4G turns your big server(s) into one really big problem. I just filed a bug report. So before taking decision for software/hardware that is expected to run hundreds of miles away, it would be reasonable to also take system changes into account that may be planned for the future. My $0.02 vt
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