> I think I'd go with the AMD64, especially if
> you run Linux since you can run your kernel
> optimized for the 64-bit architecture.

Finally, I've decided for INTEL (PIV 3.0 Ghz Prescott). I've got a 3-year guarantee in my local store for this product but not for the other.

I was not worried about linux but since I have to use windows for some other applications I didn't want to have any trouble.

Cac