Windows XP 64-bit Edition delayed again?

zerodamage · Dec 17, 2003, 04:20 PM

"WE HEAR that the 64-bit version of Windows XP for AMD x86-64 processors is now scheduled for release at the beginning of Q2 2004, so all being well that should be sometime in April next year, with, we presume, the hype happening at CeBIT in March.

Although versions of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 for AMD 64-bit processors have been about for a while – in fact for select hacks and key AMD customers and partners, Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Beta 1, Build 1069 was provided by Microsoft at around the time of the launch of the AMD Athlon 64 and 64 FX back in September - the question on everyone’s lips seems to be why has there been a delay of some seven months, for even a Release Candidate, of the desktop version…"

Source: TheInquirer

No_Style · Dec 17, 2003, 06:10 PM

Microsoft is waiting on Intel? Just a guess.

AlternateVirus · Dec 17, 2003, 09:27 PM

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Originally posted by No_Style
Microsoft is waiting on Intel? Just a guess.

yep

The_Neon_Cowboy · Dec 18, 2003, 07:00 AM

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Originally posted by No_Style
Microsoft is waiting on Intel? Just a guess.

yep intel put this $$$ in microsofts pocket to delay becouse amd got the best of them

all intels doing its cuting down a p4 zeon ... no new tech just relabel the old they got cought with thier pants down anyys itel sold every one that there will not be a 64/32 bit intel cpu till after 2005

i hold them to that other wise it just one more lie they told

Dec 17, 2003, 04:20 PM	#1
zerodamage HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 3,478 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Windows XP 64-bit Edition delayed again? "WE HEAR that the 64-bit version of Windows XP for AMD x86-64 processors is now scheduled for release at the beginning of Q2 2004, so all being well that should be sometime in April next year, with, we presume, the hype happening at CeBIT in March. Although versions of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 for AMD 64-bit processors have been about for a while – in fact for select hacks and key AMD customers and partners, Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Beta 1, Build 1069 was provided by Microsoft at around the time of the launch of the AMD Athlon 64 and 64 FX back in September - the question on everyone’s lips seems to be why has there been a delay of some seven months, for even a Release Candidate, of the desktop version…" Source: TheInquirer

Dec 17, 2003, 06:10 PM	#2
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,034 Rep Power: 0	Maybe... Microsoft is waiting on Intel? Just a guess. __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here