Microsoft Delays 64-Bit Windows
Posted by malebolgia on 27 July 2004 - 21:43 · 22 comments & 1237 views
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#1 Posted by divertom15 on 28 Jul 2004 - 00:55
- sucks. on a similar note I read somewere they were coming out with a newer public preview build. when is that supposed to be ready?
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#2 Posted by Michael Lerner on 28 Jul 2004 - 01:42
- Everything from M$ is always delayed, what's new.
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#2.1 Posted by imtoomuch on 28 Jul 2004 - 06:02
- What software doesn't have a delayed release date anymore?
This is just a reason not to buy a 64 bit processor. Why buy a 64 bit processor now when it won't be cutting edge when this OS is released?
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#3 Posted by Hurmoth on 28 Jul 2004 - 02:11
- Damn, not again
Oh well, as long as they get it right I guess!
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#4 Posted by Mr Mialo on 28 Jul 2004 - 02:18
- Serves them right for having to many distro's made by one company
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#5 Posted by Colonel_Angus on 28 Jul 2004 - 02:42
QUOTE Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2002 originally shipped on August 25th, 2001. Service Pack 1 for Version 2002 shipped on August 30th, 2002.
Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003 shipped on March 28, 2003.
Only a specific port of 64-bit Windows XP is delayed.
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#6 Posted by gflores on 28 Jul 2004 - 02:53
- That's ok. AMD 64 rocks!
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#7 Posted by qdave on 28 Jul 2004 - 03:52
- i wonder if it will be any faster?
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#8 Posted by mswarts on 28 Jul 2004 - 04:03
QUOTE While this delay is bad for Microsoft its great news for Linux.
Thank you captain obvious
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#8.1 Posted by markjensen on 28 Jul 2004 - 04:41
- No need to be so critial. The article, itself has a bold heading called "Good News for Linux".
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#9 Posted by scoobydoobie on 28 Jul 2004 - 11:07
- Why is this good news for Linux? Do you think tens of thousands of people are going to suddenly migrate to Linux becouse of this? How many people even know there is a 64 bit Windows in production?
On a side note. the people "reporting" the news should be obstained from adding thier own little commentary at the top of every news release. They are basically allowed thier own biased opinion on the subject. I see this happen alot with post from Mr.Magoo and now with Deren Smith.
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#9.1 Posted by mlauzon on 28 Jul 2004 - 13:04
- RTFA...!
Michael Lauzon, Founder
The Quill Society
http://www.quillsociety.org/
mlauzon@quillsociety.org
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#10 Posted by BoneDog7 on 28 Jul 2004 - 13:33
- AMD must be real happy with Microsoft right now..
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#11 Posted by Zelpus on 28 Jul 2004 - 15:35
- This OS is never going to come out
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#12 Posted by Randall_Lind on 28 Jul 2004 - 15:49
- Microsoft What are we going to delay today? As the computer go on you can count on MS to be the bootleneck of the software industry.
Bussiness shows wonder why MS stock is staying under $30. When they delay everything who the hell wants to buy their stock? Not worth buying from a company that delays everything. MS can't get anything out of the door then turn around and blame it on secuirty.
The problems is MS could careless about security until something happens then they act shocked and amaze.
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#13 Posted by Grappa on 28 Jul 2004 - 20:14
- What??! A Microsoft OS is delayed?? INCONCEIVABLE!
Microsoft has further delayed releasing its versions of Windows for PCs and servers equipped with x86 processors with 64-bit extensions. Analysts say the extra delay will slow the advent of 64-bit desktop computing and provide a head start for rival operating systems on servers.
Windows XP 64-bit Edition for 64-bit Extended Systems and Windows Server 2003 for 64-bit Extended Systems now will not be available until the first half of 2005, a Microsoft spokesperson has confirmed. The 64-bit Windows XP client was originally due in early 2004 but had already been delayed; the server software was scheduled for late 2004.
Also, Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Windows Server 2003 won't be out until the first half of next year, the spokesperson says. The service pack compiles updates and provides new security enhancements. It was originally due out in the first half of 2004. Its release and the 64-bit Windows releases have been tied together for development reasons.
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