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64-bit Computing: Looking Forward to 2002

msolnik writes: "Over at RealWorldTech they've published an article on the future of 64-bit performance. This article covers the different technology from Sparc to Hammer. Its a great read if you are looking for information on up-and-coming products from Intel, AMD, Sun, and Compaq."

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  1. Re:AMD's gonna win by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait
    Glad to see an underdog win

    Yeah, I'm really glad to see a replay of VHS winning over Beta in the CPU world. But if you like to own dirt cheap low-tech processors that go up in smoke if the heatsink falls off, go ahead and be happy. The rest of us will have to suffer in silence.

  2. 32 more bits to mess up by ginkelb · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Since thay can't get 32 bits to work stable, what will happen when Billy has to tame 32 more of those bits??

    The idea alone make's me very afraid because of the fact that i have to work with windows in my office.

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    Real programmers don't document.
    It was hard to write so it should be hard to understand.
  3. Re:64-bit Computing: Looking Forward to 64-bit AI by gazbo · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    You are such a prick.

    Moderators: the option you're looking for is Insightful - you know he's a prick too

  4. Re:So why do I need 64bits? by Phosphor3k · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Have you ever used a computer before?