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64-Bit Windows Releases Now Available

Posted by timothy on from the for-high-end-malware dept.

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.

5 of 594 comments (clear)

  1. Who is driving? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Bear is driving!
    How can that be?

  2. First post! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    So, what does this allow me to DO exactly?

  3. Re:Uh ... by jrockway · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    This way they can say that they beat Apple to a 64-bit desktop.

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  4. MOD PARENT DOWN by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    See all of the child posts of the parent: it is fine!!!

  5. always an issue with a MS upgrade by Phil+Urich · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Indeed, the upgrade to SP2 broke the anti-virus program that my parents' computer was using. The story does not end well . . . I'm still somewhat pissed at Microsoft for breaking something so vital.

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