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Microsoft will launch a 64-bit version of Windows XP this month.
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there's nothing in there about MS, its just about AMD getting Opteron out the door.
Do you have a different link about MS and 64bit?
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Do you have a different link about MS and 64bit?
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Quote from the article:
Guess you mis-read
Apple one step behind crushing Windows, eh? Happens all the friggin time... guess I'm used to it.
irmongoose
Originally posted by irmongoose
Quote from the article:
Guess you mis-read
ah, did miss that, but I don't think it spells doom for Apple. So what if MS has 64bit - they still need to get people to buy the machines to run it, that's going to take a while.
With Macs and our need to get a new machine now, well, the 970 will be grabbed up fast.
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Microsoft has already had Windows XP 64bit for a few years. This is nothing new. Itanium has been out for a while but come on, that chip is a waste.
The article is misworded. What is actually happening is that Microsoft will ANNOUNCE that there will be a 64bit Windows for the AMD Hammer (Opteron and Athlon64) code-named "Anvil". When it will ship is another story again.
Microsoft is shipping a BETA 64-bit Windows for the Itanium... or at least some people claim to have received one.
Dave Cutler, now at Microsoft, is apparently enthusiastic about the Hammer. Some machines will be on the market in May or June. But they will be running 32-bit Windows for some time, I'm afraid.
Microsoft is shipping a BETA 64-bit Windows for the Itanium... or at least some people claim to have received one.
Dave Cutler, now at Microsoft, is apparently enthusiastic about the Hammer. Some machines will be on the market in May or June. But they will be running 32-bit Windows for some time, I'm afraid.
As far as I know, only a "special" edition of XP Profesional, "special" being the key word here, will be released in 64 bits to complement Operton. Probably windows XP home edition will be released in 64 bits when the athlon 64 is released in September. I'm pretty sure The new 970 will be out by then, and panther will be released around september, or earlier. Could be wrong though.....iduno.
Windows, though, is a microsoft product so there isn't a reason to worry about it. It will probably take around 20+ service packs after it's released to have it working properley. It will have lots!.....lots!......lots!.......lots!......of bugs.
Operton will be a great processor, and if you whant to fully enjoy its power, get Linux!!.......
In my case.....I just can't wait to put my hands on one of those 970s....jeje
Windows, though, is a microsoft product so there isn't a reason to worry about it. It will probably take around 20+ service packs after it's released to have it working properley. It will have lots!.....lots!......lots!.......lots!......of bugs.
Operton will be a great processor, and if you whant to fully enjoy its power, get Linux!!.......
In my case.....I just can't wait to put my hands on one of those 970s....jeje
windows xp 64bit has been around for a while now, everytime i go to install a major update from microsofts site it asks me if i want xp service pack for windows xp or 64 bit windows xp.
iJon
edit: yep, if you read further on this page a 64bit version has been out since 2001. this is just the new one for the itanium 2
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2003/mar03/03-28WinXP64BitPR.asp
iJon
edit: yep, if you read further on this page a 64bit version has been out since 2001. this is just the new one for the itanium 2
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2003/mar03/03-28WinXP64BitPR.asp
Using simple math... We will define the total of "Problems" on the 32bit version as PROBLEMS. So it goes to reason that...
32 Bit version = PROBLEMS
64 Bit version = PROBLEMS ^ 2
Attached below is a picture of me working on current server issues on my Windows 2000 Server....
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First, I don't think there is such a thing as "too many Molsons". Well, at least until the next day
The 64 bit world Microsoft is VERY complicated compared to Apples. Apple has one choice and it is the 970. The problem for Microsoft is that it needs to support now at least TWO 64 bit processors ! And I don't think the two are code compatible. There is also likely a third that Microsoft will have to deal will.
The two are ; Intel's Itanic and the other is AMD's Athlon64 (or Opteron). Now Intel has lots O cash and is hedging bets. If AMD's Athlon 64 takes off, Intel will want to counter.
So... I think Intel has a processor similar to AMD's waiting in the wings.
Anyway the point is Microsoft has to deal with at least two 64 bit processors. They are having hard enough time dealing with just one 32 bit code base.
The 64 bit world Microsoft is VERY complicated compared to Apples. Apple has one choice and it is the 970. The problem for Microsoft is that it needs to support now at least TWO 64 bit processors ! And I don't think the two are code compatible. There is also likely a third that Microsoft will have to deal will.
The two are ; Intel's Itanic and the other is AMD's Athlon64 (or Opteron). Now Intel has lots O cash and is hedging bets. If AMD's Athlon 64 takes off, Intel will want to counter.
So... I think Intel has a processor similar to AMD's waiting in the wings.
Anyway the point is Microsoft has to deal with at least two 64 bit processors. They are having hard enough time dealing with just one 32 bit code base.
