What is the use of an OS (be it windows or linux or any other) if you do not have the right hardware to install it on ? Excluding MacOS, which runs on PowerPC architecture, almost all linux and windows Oses run on PC's that use either Intel, IBM or AMD processors. Have you wondered what these processors are made up of and how they make such powerful processors ?
These powerful processors are made on silicon wafers. Experts say that AMD, IBM, Intel and other heavy hitters all employ the same principles when it comes to manufacturing devices on a silicon wafer. Major differences in terms of the production process arise due to the type and number of process steps and the use of tools and materials. Did you know that AMD's latest processor Athlon AMD-64 contains 105.9 million transistors?
I came across an interesting article at Tom's Hardware which gives the exclusive inside story on AMD's chip production intersperced with lots of pictures of their manufacturing facility.
Really Interesting !!
Really Interesting !!
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