AMD Chronology
UNIX to Linux Transition: AMD first used Linux to test AMD-K6® processor-based
systems in 1996. We started the transition to Linux for microprocessor design and
verification in 1997
CRN Interview: AMD CEO Hector Ruiz
Linux has always been a stronghold for us. People using Linux in the computer and server space are unconventional thinkers. So that often drives them to be AMD partners. One area Linux is well-known for is high performance, and the Opteron is big in HPC and large clusters. We're continuing to invest in that space. We recently opened a software development center in Redmond, Wash., and we continue to work closely with Red Hat and Novell SUSE and enhancements for Barcelona. http://www.crn.com.au/print.aspx?CIID=73837&SIID=0
20.04.2006 13:38
AMD's Linux research in Dresden
AMD plans to establish a global centre of competence for operating systems in Dresden. At the Operating System Research Center (OSRC), a team directed by Chris Schläger will be working with AMD's processor designers to "optimize future generations of AMD microprocessors for the requirements of modern operating systems."
Up to the beginning of the year, Schläger was the development head at Novell for SuSE Linux. http://www.heise.de/english/newsticker/news/72178
According to the job description for the tool developer, this person will not only be developing Linux tools for AMD processors, but also helping optimize processors for Linux. http://www.heise.de/english/newsticker/news/72169
Jobs @ AMD
Project Assistant (m/f)
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* College Degree in Business Administration, Operations Research or similar education
* Ability to meet priorities and deadlines
* Exemplary organizational skills and attention to detail
* Good knowledge of project management tools and presentation tools
* Basic knowledge of software development processes
* Good computer skills (ability to work in a Linux environment)
* Excellent communication skills
* Good knowledge of Linux and Unix system tools
* Desire to learn
* Careful and reliable working style
* Capacity for teamwork http://www.amd.com/de-de/Corporate/AboutAMD/0,,51_52_502_14404%5E14572,00.html