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To: fyodor_ who wrote (27134)	2/1/2001 11:55:24 AM
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Richard Brunner also posted a FAQ on VitruHammer: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for VirtuHammer Revision 1.0 Q1: What is VirtuHammer? A1: VirtuHammer is an innovative, high-performance tool that allows software companies to continue aggressively developing 64-bit software in preparation for the commercial introduction of Hammer processors in early 2002. VirtuHammer allows developers to use currently available technology to test how their 64-bit software will work on AMD's next-generation processors. At the heart of VirtuHammer is Virtutech's high-performance Simics software, which is approximately 100 times faster than the AMD SimNow! software for simulating execution of x86-64 instructions. In addition, the Simics software is fully supported by Virtutech, can be easily configured to simulate multiprocessor systems and other key features of the Hammer family of processors, and runs on both the Linux and Microsoft Windows(R) operating systems. Q2: How does Virtutech's Simics software differ from the AMD SimNow! software? A2: Simics is a widely-used simulator capable of simulating high-end computers with enough speed to boot and run operating systems and commercial workloads. Until prototype developer systems featuring AMD's Hammer family of processors are available, VirtuHammer simulators provide developers with a fast, flexible tool for writing and testing 64-bit x86-64 technology-based software. The Simics software also includes debugging features such as complex breakpoints, arbitrary watchpoints, scripting environment allowing the creation of test frameworks, and a machine description language and application programming interface (API) to add new devices or specialized functionality The AMD SimNow! software is still a viable solution for simulating x86-64 instruction set, and is available free of charge. The high-performance x86-64 technology simulator from Virtutech is being sold as part of its Simics software. For details on pricing, availability, and discount schedules for the Simics software, developers should contact Virtutech directly (http://www.simics.com or virtutech.se). Q3: How can a developer get a VirtuHammer simulator? Can a developer buy the x86-64 technology-based version of the Simics simulator? How much does it cost? A3: AMD has already begun delivering VirtuHammer simulators to targeted software partners. Virtutech has integrated support for AMD's x86-64 technology into the Simics software, and plans to make the product available for purchase in the future. For details on pricing, availability, and discount schedules, developers should contact Virtutech directly (http://www.simics.com or virtutech.se). Q4: What operating systems will the Simics simulator run on? A4: VirtuHammer simulators will run the x86-64 technology-based simulator under either the Microsoft Windows(R) 2000 or Linux (Debian, Mandrake, RedHat, or SuSE distributions) operating systems.