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Old 06-12-2009
Lightbulb how linux get install on intel as well as other processors.
I am beginner to os world.

Is OS dependent on hardware()? i guess yes. then how linux get install on intel as well as other processors?

Is there any unix os for intel processors?
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Old 06-12-2009
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Is OS dependent on hardware()? i guess yes. then how linux get install on intel as well as other processors?
Yes, you are correct. Linux has to be ported to each type of processor.
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Is there any unix os for intel processors?
SCO UNIX is one. Another is Solaris.
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Old 06-12-2009
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Originally Posted by fpmurphy
SCO UNIX is one. Another is Solaris.
Not to forget *BSD
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Old 06-12-2009
And even MacOSX.
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