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Are We Not Ready For 64-Bit?

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the stil-working-on-4-bit-here dept.

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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  1. Finally! by argmanah · · Score: 4, Funny

    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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    1. Re:Finally! by lavalyn · · Score: 4, Funny

      No, no, MS still is easier to administer remotely.

      Just about any average user at home could do whatever they need to do!

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  2. Re:Well if history is any guide... by hhnerkopfabbeisser · · Score: 5, Funny

    Nicholas Petreley's First Law of Computer Trade Journalism:
    "No technology exists until Microsoft invents it."

  3. I Predict: by big_groo · · Score: 4, Funny
    Bill Gates (2003):

    "4GB addressable memory ought to be enough for everyone."

    1. Re:I Predict: by lavalyn · · Score: 4, Funny

      Bill Gates (January 2038):

      "32 bits to store the number of seconds since January 1, 1970 ought to be enough for everybody."

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  4. Not surprised by arvindn · · Score: 4, Funny

    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 ;-)

  5. So, by jointm1k · · Score: 4, Funny

    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. :)

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  6. Re:Honestly.... by sql*kitten · · Score: 5, Funny

    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.