[Info-vax] Why it is a good idea that OpenVMS isn't on x86-64 just yet

[Kerry Main]

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> Subject: [New Info-vax] Why it is a good idea that OpenVMS isn't on x86-
> 64 just yet
> 
> Why it is a good idea that OpenVMS isn't on x86-64 just yet
> 
> Skylake bug causes Intel chips to freeze under 'complex workloads'
> 
> http://www.extremetech.com/computing/220953-skylake-bug-causes-
> intel-chips-to-freeze-in-complex-workloads
> 
> Neil Rieck
> Kitchener / Waterloo / Cambridge,
> Ontario, Canada.
> http://www3.sympatico.ca/n.rieck/OpenVMS.html
> 
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What is surprising is not that Intel and AMD have bugs in their HW 
designs, but rather we do not see more of them - especially when
you compare this to the poor level of overall software quality these 
days (patch Tuesdays?).

Having stated this, Intel will need to address this before the FUD 
factor creeps to widely .. 

Regards,

Kerry Main
Kerry dot main at starkgaming dot com