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Old 03-14-2005, 08:11 PM   #1
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i586?

I would like to download Mandrake and would like to download the free version. My question is, what is a i586? I am pretty sure I have a i386. What should I download? Thank you!

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My processor is an Athlon XP 1700+
 
Old 03-14-2005, 08:20 PM   #2
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i586 is for Pentium class cpu's and higher. You will be fine with the i586.
 
  


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