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Microsoft Leaks Details of 128-bit Windows 8

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the still-haven't-got-32-bits-right dept.

Barence writes "Microsoft is planning to make Windows 8 a 128-bit operating system, according to details leaked from the software giant's Research department. The discovery came to light after Microsoft Research employee Robert Morgan carelessly left details of his work on the social-networking site LinkedIn. His page read: 'Working in high-security department for research and development involving strategic planning for medium and long-term projects. Research & Development projects including 128-bit architecture compatibility with the Windows 8 kernel and Windows 9 project plan. Forming relationships with major partners: Intel, AMD, HP and IBM.' It has since been removed."

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  1. Re:Not really by NoYob · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    It refers to a 128 bit filesystem ala ZFS, not the whole OS. Either we're not reading the same article, or I suspect you didn't read it at all. At no point is a filesystem mentioned.

    Apparently, neither did the mods.

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  2. is Google asking by hAckz0r · · Score: 1, Flamebait
    Actually, no. Goggle has the good sense to be running on a better OS platform for efficiency sake.

    On the other hand maybe Mr Gates himself needs the floating point precision in order to balance his check book? I once read a story of how the IRS had to rewrite their software and upgrade some hardware in order to do his taxes a few years back. Not that I believe that story completely, but you have got to question why the average person, not running a home brew Cray tower, would need that kind of system. Maybe the LHC?