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Subject: Re: AMD K5 Chip(Does it work with FreeBSD)
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On Thu, 8 May 1997, Shawn Ramsey wrote:

> > I'm planning on getting a K5 133 motherboard for using with FreeBSD, but
> > I will try to install it on my 486 AMD 66Mhz. I would like to know if
> > FreeBSD is compatible with these chips, including the NEW K6.
> > 
> > Jason Mitchell
> 
> Im no expert, but FreeBSD should work with ANY 32-bit x86 compatible chip.
> I know the K5 works, havent heard anybody on here say they are using the
> K6 yet.

i wonder what going to happen with Intel moving off in 
a proprietary direction (from what i hear ...)