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Old 08-08-2004
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WinXP SP2: AMD-CPUs really profit from it
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from ZDNet:
XP SP2 Alert: Cancel all non-AMD system buys!

Leading up to the release of Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft has cited an SP2 feature called Data Execution Prevention (DEP) as a key sentry in the fight against viruses and worms responsible for "buffer overruns." Unfortunately, users of AMD-based systems are virtually the only ones who can take advantage of this important technology. Intel-based notebook and desktop systems that support DEP will not start shipping until the end of 2004. My advice: Postpone your planned systems purchases--or go with AMD.
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Old 08-08-2004
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All AMD64 CPUs. AthlonXP does not benefit from it.
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Old 08-08-2004
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DEP works on my system, although my CPU does not support it (or so SP2 claims).

I guess it is some sort of DEP support through software.
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Old 08-09-2004
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All AMD64 CPUs. AthlonXP does not benefit from it.
Looks like I'm covered. I guess we'll see what kind of difference this makes.
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Looks like I'm covered. I guess we'll see what kind of difference this makes.
Same
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