x8664linux
x8664linux is a nonstandard designation for the Linux operating system running on the x86-64 (also known as AMD64) architecture. In practice, it refers to Linux distributions and kernels built for 64-bit x86 hardware, combining a 64-bit Linux kernel with 64-bit user-space programs.
The x86-64 extension was introduced by AMD in 2003 as AMD64. Linux gained native support soon after,
x8664linux systems use the ELF binary format and the x86-64 System V ABI. The architecture provides 64-bit
It is the default for most modern Linux distributions on contemporary hardware and is widely used in
Security and caveats: 64-bit code enables stronger address space layout randomization, forced NX protection, and position-independent