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Introduction to 64-bit Computing and x86-64

Posted by michael on from the peace-love-and-understanding dept.

James writes "Ars Technica has an article up explaining 64-bit computing from the x86 angle, specifically from the angle of AMD's Hammer. The article explains the details in that usual Ars style, and I found it very useful for thinking about what kinds of applications I may want to put to the test on one of these when we get a box in the office. Even non-x86 freaks may appreciate this, since it breaks down some of the basic advantages of 64-bit computing, and just who can expect to see gains in the near future."

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  1. quake by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    I mean, We always looked for ward when the nintendo went 64, So I hope they look at it for computers too..

  2. Read the whole article by Max+Romantschuk · · Score: 0, Redundant

    There are some interresting points in there... and judging from the post amount this early, many didn't ;)

    Yes I am off topic :)

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