Advanced Micro Devices manufactures personal computer peripherals. AMD launches AMD Athlon Processor available with benefits like; Windows®-compatible 64-bit PC processor. The AMD Athlon processor runs on AMD64 technology, a revolutionary technology that allows the processor to run 32-bit applications at full speed while enabling a new generation of powerful 64-bit software applications. Advanced 64-bit operating systems designed for the AMD64 platform from Microsoft, Red Hat, SuSE, and TurboLinux have already been announced. The AMD Athlon processor features Enhanced Virus Protection, when support by the OS*, and can help protect against viruses, worms, and other malicious attacks. With AMD64 technology, the AMD Athlon processor is fully compatible with existing software, while enabling a seamless transition to 64-bit applications. Both 32- and 64-bit applications can run virtually simultaneously and transparently on the same platform. The chief features of the processor are:
