A *real* nice link! http://www.tomshardware.com/cpu/00q2/000623/index.html And for those who just can't wait to get to the Linux *kernel* benchmark: http://www.tomshardware.com/cpu/00q2/000623/amd-09.html The Duron/Thunderbird is *definitely* a much better choice. So, *if* u can wait, wait! sachin