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Are We Not Ready For 64-Bit?
Q3vi1 writes "The Inquirer posted an intriguing article about how Intel doesn't think that we'll be ready for mainstream 64-bit computing until 2007. Coupled with the fact that MS isn't supporting the Opteron yet for their Windows 2003 Server, we may see a delay in consumer applications for 64-bit computing. However, as this article states, some people don't really care and will just go for Linux and AMD as a nice marriage."
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What to tell the pointy-haired boss:
Linux finally has a feature M$ Windows doesn't have, 64 bit support! It's why we need to switch all our servers to Linux!
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Nicholas Petreley's First Law of Computer Trade Journalism:
"No technology exists until Microsoft invents it."
"4GB addressable memory ought to be enough for everyone."
The last time we ran this story, Intel said they were "in no hurry". So I'm not surprised they haven't changed their mind exactly one month later ;-)
Microsoft and Intel think we're not ready for 64 bit systems eh? I bet they think we still are doing just fine with that 640 K RAM. :)
You know it makes sense, a little reminder from jointm1k.
...the RIAA and MPAA have issued a joint statement that consumers are not ready for the power of file-sharing networks, and should be content with CDs and DVDs for the foreseeable future.
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I'm sorry... had to re-read that one. At first glance, looked like "...until Microsoft breaks it."
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Nintendo moved away from 64-bit (Nintendo 64) back to 32-bit (Gamecube, Gameboy Advance) and Atari's 64-bit Jaguar failed in the market. This is what they're probably basing their predictions on. /joke
Seriously though, I don't think that the move towards a 64-bit desktop needs to happen tomorrow but it is going to be soon. When Apple starts showing systems with >4GB RAM, graphic designers will flock to them... wait, never mind.
Remember that the primary reason for changing to 64bit isn't speed or cost, but rather the ability to have a much larger address space, which serves to remove the 4GB memory limit.
To you or I, yes. But plenty of people will buy 64-bit just for the bragging rights. Anyone who does case modding falls into this category. AMD will make a fortune if they include a flashy "64-bit eXXXtreme!" sticker with every processor sold.
I was ready for 64 bit a while ago, bu sadly, the Nintendo 64 didn't live up to my expectations. I'm sure somebody has already put Linux on it though ;)
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