Microsoft Cancels Itanium Version of Windows XP
Neowin (http://www.neowin.net) reports that Microsoft is canceling
its plans for the Itanium version of XP (the last time I spoke with
Microsoft about this product, the company was still planning to
release a service pack for the existing version). "Because Windows on
x64 systems delivers excellent flexibility and choice, while also
enabling a smooth migration from 32-bit to 64-bit applications,
Microsoft believes Windows for Itanium-based systems is a stronger
offering in the high-end server market. As such, Microsoft has made
the decision to focus its investments in research and development on
its x64 (64-bit extended) architecture and discontinue further
investments in the Itanium architecture for workstations," the
software giant told Neowin. I'm sure that the six guys running the
Itanium version of XP are going to be really upset about this.