WindowsXP 64bit release

[-Sh1Ft-]

Where can i find/buy WinXP 64bit release? i check all my local software stores, but they only have the 32bit release.




:wavey

 

[Iliaran]

you can't get it legally; its not out yet (though i cant say I havent seen it on irc and ftp servers here and there)

 

[Rock_on]

one of my friends works for the people developing the 64bit but its going to be a whole diff computer from what ive heard, its not just the software. you will meed a whole ned computer.

 

[Biske]

Um, will I look like a complete moron if I ask what it is? I mean, how is it going to be better then the current OS? Sounds interesting.

 

[-Sh1Ft-]

It runs on a 64bit platform, @guy who said you need a new computer, no you just need a 64bit proccesser.

 

[jd-inflames]

Yeah...at first I thought I was going to see something like it is out, and I was gonna be rather upset...I beta tested Server 2003 and I normally get Microsoft updates and first dibs to order on their stuff I haven't gotten anything....

 

[Lwek]

3 letters:
AMD

 

[COTA-GoD]

The 64bit OS (LongHorn) is going to require that you get a 64bit processor and motherboard, not a whole new system. It is not out yet and you wont hear about it for awhile, but when it does come out, you will definatly know, it will be everywhere =p

 

[Forged]

From what I have read about LongHorn you won't want it.

 

[COTA-GoD]

i think longhorn is gonna be more like linux =p

 

[MacMan]

There's really no need for a 64 bit system unless you plan on doing serious film work or finding Mersenne primes.

 

[raDixGhost]

I had Longhorn, on my test computer, it was just about the same things as XP. Very minor differences, but then again, it was like 1/4 of the done version. But visually it doesnt look much different than xp.

 

[AxL]

The windows version of 64 bit will is scheduled to be released in March '05.

 

[Rock_on]

the 64 bit will be a hell of alot better in terms of EVERYTHING no matter what your doing.

 

[-Sh1Ft-]

Well i am going to be purchessing the 64bit, if anything, so it will last.

Also, iposted this because i've heard of people useing a 64bit version, guess im wrong =\

 

[OMGLOLWTFPWN]

I might be getting an athlon 64 processor when I get a new computer (hopefully this year), Will windows 64bit edition be the only one, or will there be others like this Longhorn (what is it?). I think I will wait a few weeks to a couple months for the prices on 64's to come to a little more, they are still pretty expensive.

 

[COTA-GoD]

Yeah wait for it to come down a little. There will definatly be a linux version, but what other operating system do you want to use with 64bit? dos? lol

 

[-Sh1Ft-]

Well, the reson im going 64bit AMD is, it will last longer when everyone goes 64bit, AMD Is teh Secks, And when the 64bit versions do come out, i'll be a happy-camper.

 

[K0r34n Jja Shik]

Does the Macintosh with the Dual 2 ghz 64 bit processors have a 64-bit op. system?

 

[AxL]

Originally posted by TreeFrog123
I might be getting an athlon 64 processor when I get a new computer (hopefully this year), Will windows 64bit edition be the only one, or will there be others like this Longhorn (what is it?). I think I will wait a few weeks to a couple months for the prices on 64's to come to a little more, they are still pretty expensive.

The windows 64bit version will most likely be an addon on to XP it is planned to be released in March '05. Longhorn is a whole new OS from microsoft that is planned for release sometime in 2006.