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64-Bit Windows Releases Now Available
SimplyJeff writes "Athlon 64 users rejoice! Today at WinHEC 2005 in Seattle, Microsoft announced availability of the 64-bit editions of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. Strangely (and possibly a sign the drivers aren't yet up to snuff), Microsoft will not sell the 64-bit releases in retail outlets. For now, only new PC buys can get Windows x64 Edition as an option. However, those who purchased Windows XP after March 31, 2003, can trade in their copy for the 64-bit version at a cost of $12 and a voided warranty. Although, x64 users will get one free support call to Microsoft." Reader bonch adds a link to CNET's review of the OS.
So whens intel coming out with 64 bit x86 chips ? Will they also be dual core ?
Yes! Now I can run 64bit on an OS I never wanted to use in the first place!
One free phone call . . . sounds just like going to county jail if you ask me. . . . i'll take my 64bit use on a G5 thank you very much
Force of Will = Glue 'nuff said.
Athlon 64 users rejoice! Today at WinHEC 2005 in Seattle, Microsoft announced availability of the 64-bit editions of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003
...nuff said.
64-bit Solitarire is going to rock! I can't wait! Minesweeper will seem so much better with all those extra bits. It's definately worth the upgrade price.
-- I'm old enough to have lived through six different meanings of the word "hacker."
...Beelzebub just bought himself a snowblower.
Solitaire in 64-Bit goodness!
I was playing 64-bit solitaire and when I won, one of the cards came smashing through my monitor, so yeah I don't even want to try Minesweeper.
This is not the OS you are looking for.
Without a proper flamewar, Anonymous was undecided on what shell to run.
If they void the warranty, that must mean that the EULA is also null and void right?
does it run linux?
It's like when you go to jail. You only get one call to get yourself back out.
: those who purchased Windows XP after
: March 31, 2003, can trade in their copy
: for the 64-bit version at a cost of $12
: and a voided warranty.
Voided warranty? Blimey! This system is dangerous, and Microsoft knows it!
Circumcision is child abuse.
yes! it handles such long long words!
Windows is:
a 32 bit extension and a graphical shell for
a 16 bit patch to
an 8 bit operating system originally coded for
a 4 bit microprocessor, written by
a 2 bit company, that can't stand
1 bit of competition.
My only (very lame) suggestion is:
"a 64 bit recompilation of"
Other suggestions are welcome.
They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither safety nor liberty.
Ben
64 bits will allow you to post faster, so you don't fail at a first post.
It spellchecks butter so fast it monkey types words caravan in to your games documents before you even candy know what you want to type ice cream!
I know you're making a joke; you have to be, but I don't get it.
Qualitas edurus commercium, nullus penitus net rimor, nullus deus beneficium
I wonder how many people's calls will go like this:
... ::click::
MS_Help: How may I help you?
Caller: Is it true that I only get one free support call?
MS_Help: Yes it is.
Caller: oh...
Caller:
Caller: right
Caller: thanks.
You means windows comes with a warrenty???
/. instructions for using a link: 1. look at name/address in the link 2. do a whois to see if the registation info is correct 3. traceroute 4. ping 5. nmap full the scan 7. do it over again to verify the previous findings 6. click on link
I'd like you to meet someone.
As opposed to the two-bit versions they have been selling for years?
Fat chicks need love, too. But they gotta pay. - Quagmire
-"Hello, Support center? My PC is dead!"
-"Reboot."
-"Done. Doesn't work any more."
-"This is the end of the free call. For more, insert credit in slot and press any key!"
What about viruses? Will I need to recompile all of them as well?
Anyone? ;)
heh... liberal bias
64-bitness Microsoft way:
:-(
void* = 64bit
int = 32bit(?)
long = 32bit(!)
long long = 64bit
Good thing it's not "long long long long"
Assholes.
I had a Commodore 64 in - oh - 1982.
AT&ROFLMAO
I'm not letting you code C for my company!
Justin.
You're only jealous cos the little penguins are talking to me.
a 32 bit wrapper for
a 16 bit api to
an 8 bit kernel for
a 4 bit microprocessor by
a 2 bit company that can't stand
1 bit of competition.
Justin.
You're only jealous cos the little penguins are talking to me.
What is this, the annual Sarcasm Hiaku competition?
J.
You're only jealous cos the little penguins are talking to me.
Why hasn't MS come out with a trade-in program for pirated copies of Windows XP? At least copies of XP installed illegally after 1st Jan 2005 should be eligible for a free copy of XP 64! (I mean, no one buys that OS, right?) :-)
Thank you.
I will be using those definitions from now on.
Stick Men