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Windows XP-64 Delayed Into 2005

Posted by simoniker on from the better-late-than-ever dept.

vincecate writes "Although Windows XP on AMD64 was demoed at ComDex in 2002, Microsoft is now delaying the release till the first half of 2005. Given Microsoft's history on this product, it could be even more than a year before it is really released. At least one person at Intel says they did not ask Microsoft to delay the release. In any case, for the near future if you want to run a 64 bit operating system you will either be using one of the free Linux versions or the free download of Windows XP-64 beta. Though Sun started well after Microsoft, they are progressing well on their Solaris port to AMD64 and could well release earlier."

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  1. joepie de poepie by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    dan blijvek nog een jaar de coolste vant dorp me mijne gentoo 64

  2. Re:Countdown... by cablepokerface · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Microsoft bashing will commence in 3....2.....1...

    When did it stop?

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