>Hello all,
>
>I usually take my computers for OpenBSD from used/refurbished market
>since they are much cheaper and I don't need edge hardware. Lately,
>AMD processors platforms are not so easy to find ( I prefer a
>combination of cpu + video + brand name).
>I have a much bigger offer from Intel side. There are many options.
>Regarding the Meltdown and Spectre issues, is it still fine to go for
>an Intel platform?
>How did you folks with Intel based production systems mitigated this?
>
>Thank you.
AMD(and ARM for that matter) CPUs are also affected by these exploits.
They're mitigated in software. OpenBSD, as well as other OS distributors,
have patched it. For more information visit https://meltdownattack.com/
