Debian:HT Installing Optimized Kernel

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Installing a kernel that is optimized for your CPU can be advantageous performance-wise. Issue one of the following depending on your processor type:

For newer Intel/AthlonXP: 

sudo apt-get install linux-686

For any AMD processors: 

sudo apt-get install linux-k7

For dual Intel processors: 

sudo apt-get install linux-686-smp
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