[tresta]

amd64 is the name for the architecture that both intel and amd use in their 64-bit desktop processors. It has that name because it was originally amd that released the architecture (and intel used itanium at the time).

[ticks]

They should consider renaming that ISO to something more affordable - I had no idea that it was compatible with Intel CPUs.

[babarock]

It would then confuse the plethora of users who are already familiar with that naming standard.

And those are usually mean old bearded Unix old-timers that will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and [condescending] anger.

And you do not want to upset these people.

Disclaimer I'm a young Unix old-timer, currently growing a beard.

[slurgfest]

everyone* already knows what amd64 means

* almost everyone who cares