Re^5: Compiling perl on windows with visual studio

Though I'm confused because it seems to be called amd64

Don't be. 'x64' is 'AMD64' is 'Intel 64' is 'IA 64' is 'x86-64' is 'IA-32e' is 'EM64T'.

Basically, AMD implemented the first x86 compatible 64-bit architecture and called it AMD64; and found themselves with a rare success on their hands. They had the drop on Intel for a while.

When Intel released their version, they weren't going to call it ADM64 (despite that they were pretty muched forced to be compatible with it), so in typical Intel fashion, they vacillated and prevaricated, and changed the name a half dozen times.

Meanwhile, the rest of the world decided upon their own labels for x86 compatible 64-bit architecture and the rest is history.

See x86-64 for some more of the details and history.

With the rise and rise of 'Social' network sites: 'Computers are making people easier to use everyday'

Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error.

"Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority". I'm with torvalds on this

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