Intel, AMD Tout Windows 7 Compatibility

mike2h · May 6, 2009, 10:08 PM

Questions over which Intel chips support the XP Mode feature in Microsoft's upcoming Windows 7 operating system lead to a rare debate over processor-operating system compatibility. Engineers with AMD and Intel work closely on an ongoing basis with those from Microsoft, so that by the time an OS is ready to ship, there are few, if any compatibility issues between the chip and software, the companies said.
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Source: eWeek

May 6, 2009, 10:08 PM	#1
mike2h DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: norcal Posts: 6,483 Rep Power: 91 System Specs	Intel, AMD Tout Windows 7 Compatibility Questions over which Intel chips support the XP Mode feature in Microsoft's upcoming Windows 7 operating system lead to a rare debate over processor-operating system compatibility. Engineers with AMD and Intel work closely on an ongoing basis with those from Microsoft, so that by the time an OS is ready to ship, there are few, if any compatibility issues between the chip and software, the companies said. ___________ Source: eWeek __________________ Last edited by MIG-31; May 7, 2009 at 06:19 AM.