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Is NI Software Supported on Linux Systems That Use AMD Processors?

Primary Software: LabVIEW Run-Time Engine
Primary Software Version: 7.1
Primary Software Fixed Version: N/A
Secondary Software: N/A

Problem:
Some downloads on the NI website say "Intel x86".  Does this mean that NI software is not supported on Linux systems with AMD processors?

Solution:
NI software can be used on Linux systems with a non-Intel processor.  When a software download refers to x86, this term just means 32-bit Linux.  While Intel designed the x86 architecture, other 32-bit systems, including AMD, can be x86 compatible.

It is also important to note that some 64-bit machines can run in 32-bit mode, which is x86 compatible.  Thus, a software download that refers to x86 (for example the LabVIEW 8.0 Run-Time Engine - Intel x86) will work on both 32-bit x86 machines as well as x86_64 machines running in 32-bit mode.

Related Links:
National Instruments and Linux: Frequently Asked Questions

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Report Date: 11/22/2005
Last Updated: 10/26/2007
Document ID: 3RLE7T0Q

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