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Microsoft Leaks Details of 128-bit Windows 8
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."
has been transferred to another department - the Pit of Despair.
Just because I can hook a shark from a boat, I do no offer to wrestle it in the water.
We're doing five blades.
The is no Robert Morgan that works at Microsoft. Not sure who this guy is but if he does work at MS its not his real name.
Well, not anymore, anyway. :-)
Best "String" Ever!
That would make Windows a 128 bit wrapper around a 64 bit implementation of a 32 bit extension 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.
bare with me
*Shudder*
/...
16.8 million terabytes of RAM should be enough for anyone.
Well, that settles it, then! Why on earth would I buy a paltry 64-bit Windows 7 when a much shinier and newer 128-bit Windows 8 is right around the corner? I'd best hold off until then! Thanks, Microsoft!
Demanding constant attention will only lead to attention.
Well, his (her?) user name IS "no undies".
Free Martian Whores!
With that uid, it's because your pr0n is ASCII art.
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But I'll tell you how it will end.
The final architecture EVER will be 640-bit. And that WILL be enough for everyone.
Mit der Dummheit kämpfen Götter selbst vergebens
In my 128-bit OS, the volume does nothing because SoundMax hasn't released drivers yet.
Even the most wasteful of Stupid Virtual Memory Tricks aren't going to put a lot of pressure on 64-bit addressing any time soon.
You heard it here first, folks: 64-bit ought to be enough for anybody.
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