What kernel to install for AMD Core 2

[Lord Sauron]

On Friday 22 September 2006 09:45, eduard wrote:
> I have just bought a new laptop but i have some doubts and problems,
> and need some recommendations.
> I have an AMD 64x2 and have installed kubuntu dapper 32 bits i386 (i
> decided to wait for the 64 bits distribution), but i would like to
> take advantage at least of the two cores. What kernel should i
> install? There are some kernel related "words" i can not fully
> understand: smp, multicore, k7, k8.
> Would it be a good idea to install the 2.6.18 version to solve my
> wireless connection problems caused by that thing called bcm4318?
> Can i trust in the official ubuntu wikis, helps...to compile and
> install the proper kernel?
>
> Any comment is welcomed. Thanks.
>
> NOTE: Despite i use some technical terms, please, remind i don't
> fully understand their basic implications. It is just that i have
> spent too much time reading stuff.

Anatomy of a kernel:

linux-image-2.6.15-27-amd64-k8

linux-image == linux kernel
2.6.15 == major, minor, minor version
-27 == build
-amd64 == architecture (for mine, amd64)
-k8 == processor (AMD K8, which is Athlon64, Athlon64 FX)

You'll want one which has the smp option, which is for multiple 
processors or multiple cores.

If you can't find a amd64-k8 smp, then go for a generic i386 with smp 
support.

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