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    New 64-bit WinXP beta coming out Monday

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by brianstretch, Jul 30, 2004.

  1. brianstretch

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    So says C-Net:

    http://news.com.com/Microsoft%3A+Buy+32+bits%2C+get+32+bits+free/2100-1016_3-5290999.html?tag=nefd.top

    I probably won't have time to mess with it until Thursday or so, so someone try it and let us know how it works [ :D].
     
    brianstretch, Jul 30, 2004
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    http://www.notebookreview.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4257

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    Darn, it's WinXP Server 2003, not regular WinXP:

    http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/64bit/extended/trial/default.mspx
     
    brianstretch, Aug 3, 2004
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    Update: if you go here:

    http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/evaluation/upgrade.mspx

    And click Get the Download, it says:

    "Note regarding the CD: A new version of Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Preview is on its way. The CD is currently available to pre-order with shipping expected to begin approximately August 30, 2004. Please proceed with your order. Orders will be processed when inventory becomes available.

    Note regarding the Download: The download is currently not available. We are expecting the download to be available mid-August. Please visit the site at that time for further download details."

    [ :D]
     
    brianstretch, Aug 7, 2004
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    http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/default.mspx

    This is the link you want. I ordered mine yesterday. The only cost was $12.95 for 3-5 day shipping. The license expires in 360 days, but that's more than enough time to evaluate it and see if it's worth buying the final release. I only hope that the long expiration date on the pre-release version does not mean that we have to wait another year or more for the final version.[V]
     
    animekenji, Aug 12, 2004
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    What is XP 64-bit?, can somebody explain the differance between it and standard XP for me.

    thanks

    Inspiron 9100- 3.2ghz P4 HT - 1gb RAM - 100GB HD - 4x dvd/cd burner -128mb ATI 9700. Too Much Computer for Such a n00b!
     
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    The standard Windows XP is 32bit. There are very little, if any, software programs that currently take advantage of 64bit computers (which are currently available). In the future everything will be 64bit. 32bit computers can still run 64bit software.

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    It's out!

    http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/default.mspx

    Looks to be build 1218. I'm hesitant to play with it on my notebook though, if only because of the lack of 64-bit Broadcom WiFi drivers and HP's locking out miniPCI cards made by more reasonable manufacturers.
     
    brianstretch, Aug 18, 2004
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