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Subject: kernel designations terminology confusion -- amd64 used for into
	quad core
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Hi every one

My understanding is that one uses the amd64 for building a kernel for systems 
with Intel Quad Core processors.

It is helpful when naming conventions follow a logical strand. I mean why does 
freebsd use a single manufacturer's name to represent a genre? 

David