What kernel to install for AMD Core 2

[eduard]

En/na Lord Sauron ha escrit:
> 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.
> 
> 

Thanks for your answer, it has claryfied things. I have been looking for 
different kernels which i could install, but the only one i found 
(through synaptic or console) is linux-image.2.6.15-27-k7, without 
"amd64". Is the one i found a 32 bit kernel (i386)?