AMD ANNOUNCES SuSE LINUX SUPPORT FOR NEXT-GENERATION PROCESSORS

AMD ANNOUNCES SuSE LINUX SUPPORT FOR
NEXT-GENERATION PROCESSORS



- Linux kernel 2.6 to support AMD's x86-64 technology -



SUNNYVALE, CA-FEBRUARY 28, 2002-AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced that SuSE Linux
AG, one of the world's leading providers of the Linux operating system, has
submitted enhancements to the official Linux kernel to support AMD's x86-64
instruction set. The Linux kernel is the fundamental source code upon which all
Linux operating systems are based.



AMD's next-generation processor, code-named "Hammer", is designed to provide
unprecedented levels of performance for both 32-bit and 64-bit software
applications. "Hammer" processor-based systems will grant business and home
users the benefit of long-term investment protection as these systems are
designed to enable seamless transition from a 32-bit to 64-bit environment. AMD
expects to begin shipping the first version of the "Hammer" family of processors
at the end of 2002.



SuSE Linux AG has been the primary developer working to add support of AMD's
x86-64 technology to the Linux kernel, Linux development tools, and other Linux
software. AMD expects the changes to be incorporated into Linux's retail
operating systems based on the Linux kernel version 2.6 or later.



"We are excited to be working with AMD to support their next-generation
processors based on the x86-64 technology. We have reached an important
milestone today towards the future availability of 64-bit Linux operating
systems on the 'Hammer' platform," said Andreas Jaegar, lead project manager,
SuSE Linux AG.



"With support for AMD's future processors in the official Linux tree, Linux
users everywhere will appreciate being able to run their native x86-64
applications and their existing 32-bit x86 applications," said Linus Torvalds,
creator of Linux.



"AMD continues to gain support from the Linux development community for
applications as they build support for future 32- and 64-bit applications into
the Linux operating system," said Wayne Meretsky, manager of Software R&D and
AMD Fellow. "SuSE's revisions to the Linux operating system are key to
simultaneous support of 32-bit and 64-bit applications on the 'Hammer'
platform."



"The Linux community has supported AMD's x86-64 technology from the very
beginning. We appreciate the feedback that SuSE and others have given to our
'Hammer' processor engineering teams," said Richard Heye, vice president of
Platform Engineering and Infrastructure for AMD's Computation Products Group.
"AMD continues to work closely with Linux developers to help ensure that 64-bit
applications and operating systems are available for use on the 'Hammer'
platform."





About AMD's x86-64 Technology



AMD's straightforward approach to 64-bit computing builds upon the x86
instruction set, one of the industry's most proven and widely supported
technologies. AMD x86-64 technology is designed to support applications that
address large amounts of physical and virtual memory, such as high performance
servers, database management systems, and CAD tools.  The x86-64 technology
seamlessly integrates into the current computing and support environment, and is
designed to enable enterprises to deploy high performance 64-bit capable
systems. For additional information on the x86-64 instruction set, visit
www.x86-64.org.



About AMD



AMD is a global supplier of integrated circuits for the personal and networked
computer and communications markets with manufacturing facilities in the United
States, Europe, Japan, and Asia. AMD, a Fortune 500 and Standard & Poor's 500
company, produces microprocessors, flash memory devices, and support circuitry
for communications and networking applications. Founded in 1969 and based in
Sunnyvale, California, AMD had revenues of $3.9 billion in 2001. (NYSE: AMD).



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About SuSE



SuSE Linux AG, Nuremberg/Germany, is one of the world's leading providers of
complete solutions based on the Open Source operating system Linux. In addition
to operating systems and application software for private customers, SuSE Linux
AG offers software solutions and complete systems for the deployment of Linux in
companies. SuSE supports its enterprise customers with a comprehensive range of
qualified consulting, training, and support services. The company, which hosts
the world's largest development team for Open Source solutions, has made its
unique project and support know-how accessible via the Internet in the largest
existing Linux knowledge database. More information on SuSE Linux can be found
at www.suse.com.



Cautionary Statement



This release contains forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the
safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995.  Forward-looking statements are generally preceded by words such as
"plans," "expects," "believes," "anticipates" or "intends." Investors are
cautioned that all forward-looking statements in this release involve risks and
uncertainty that could cause actual results to differ materially from current
expectations, including the risks that the "Hammer" processor will not be
introduced on schedule, will not perform pursuant to its design specifications,
and will not achieve customer and/or market acceptance; and that Linux source
code enhancements supporting AMD's x86-64 technology will not be incorporated
into Linux's retail operating systems as anticipated.  We urge investors to
review in detail the risks and uncertainties in the Company's filings with the
United States Securities Exchange Commission.



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