AMD releases virtualization spec "Pacifica" for AMD64 platform

Iria · May 25, 2005, 10:35 AM

Sunnyvale (CA) - AMD released the full specification of its virtualization technology "Pacifica" at the LinuxWorld Summit. Pacifica promises to bring hardware and software-based virtualization capabilities to AMD64 servers, workstations, desktops and mobile computers.

"The potential benefits of virtualization for businesses of all sizes and consumers alike are significant," said Marty Seyer, corporate vice president and general manager, for AMD's Microprocessor Solutions Sector in a prepared statement. In a general sense, virtualization will enable users to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions of a system.

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May 25, 2005, 10:35 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 74	AMD releases virtualization spec "Pacifica" for AMD64 platform Sunnyvale (CA) - AMD released the full specification of its virtualization technology "Pacifica" at the LinuxWorld Summit. Pacifica promises to bring hardware and software-based virtualization capabilities to AMD64 servers, workstations, desktops and mobile computers. "The potential benefits of virtualization for businesses of all sizes and consumers alike are significant," said Marty Seyer, corporate vice president and general manager, for AMD's Microprocessor Solutions Sector in a prepared statement. In a general sense, virtualization will enable users to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions of a system. __________ Read More / Source: Tom's Hardware Guide