Microsoft Completes 64-Bit Windows

Zardon · Apr 1, 2005, 03:00 PM

Ending a year and a half of testing, Microsoft has released to manufacturing 64-bit versions of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. The new releases, branded x64 Edition, pave the way for a new era in desktop computing built atop advanced processors architectures.

General availability of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition is slated for next month during Microsoft's WinHEC 2005 conference.

The x64 editions of Windows also run 32-bit applications, enabling for a smooth transition to 64-bit computing. Intel is expected to release its consumer 64-bit processors in April. AMD has offered its 64-bit Opteron and AMD64 chips since last year.

"Windows XP Professional x64 Edition will particularly benefit business customers engaging in solving complex scientific problems, high performance design and engineering applications, high-end 3D game development, video editing, media encoding, or creating 3D animations," a Microsoft spokesperson told BetaNews.

Microsoft is targeting medium to large enterprises with Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions, which cover Standard, Enterprise and Datacenter versions of the operating system.

"Benefits include better performance for a variety of critical business and technical computing applications, and improvements to Windows Server 2003 core technologies including Terminal Services, Active Directory, Internet Information Services (IIS), and storage management," the spokesperson said.

To prepare for the launch, Microsoft says it has trained more than 8,000 developers on 64-bit Windows, and launched the Route64 Training Tour to aid ISVs in migration. More than 300 partners have joined Redmond in its 64-bit efforts, the company says.

Microsoft also plans to soon begin accepting applications for Windows XP x64 Edition in its "Designed for Windows" logo program.

Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition find its roots in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1, which also debuted early Thursday.

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Necrosis · Apr 1, 2005, 03:56 PM

Intel release it's 64 processors in April? Huh, hmm someone needs to check Newegg.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Apr 1, 2005, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Necrosis

Intel release it's 64 processors in April? Huh, hmm someone needs to check Newegg.

That’s just part of the line, there are more cpu's plus 64bit Celerons coming

I remind everyone Intel’s PR claims that it would not support 64bit until after 2006 because it's not needed....The same pr that tried to get you to forget/overlook AMD's 2 years 64bit support and buy their cpu's while they where setting on their hands... so much for their massive rage against unnecessary 64bit... because that would hurt their sales lol

64bit was no rush for thie partner either since the biggest maker of micro processors Intel wasn't ready. Until after they barrowed with out permission from a AMD engendering sample... which brought about the Prescott’s and led to intels 64bit support...

Apr 1, 2005, 03:00 PM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	Microsoft Completes 64-Bit Windows Ending a year and a half of testing, Microsoft has released to manufacturing 64-bit versions of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. The new releases, branded x64 Edition, pave the way for a new era in desktop computing built atop advanced processors architectures. General availability of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition is slated for next month during Microsoft's WinHEC 2005 conference. The x64 editions of Windows also run 32-bit applications, enabling for a smooth transition to 64-bit computing. Intel is expected to release its consumer 64-bit processors in April. AMD has offered its 64-bit Opteron and AMD64 chips since last year. "Windows XP Professional x64 Edition will particularly benefit business customers engaging in solving complex scientific problems, high performance design and engineering applications, high-end 3D game development, video editing, media encoding, or creating 3D animations," a Microsoft spokesperson told BetaNews. Microsoft is targeting medium to large enterprises with Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions, which cover Standard, Enterprise and Datacenter versions of the operating system. "Benefits include better performance for a variety of critical business and technical computing applications, and improvements to Windows Server 2003 core technologies including Terminal Services, Active Directory, Internet Information Services (IIS), and storage management," the spokesperson said. To prepare for the launch, Microsoft says it has trained more than 8,000 developers on 64-bit Windows, and launched the Route64 Training Tour to aid ISVs in migration. More than 300 partners have joined Redmond in its 64-bit efforts, the company says. Microsoft also plans to soon begin accepting applications for Windows XP x64 Edition in its "Designed for Windows" logo program. Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition find its roots in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1, which also debuted early Thursday. betanews

Apr 1, 2005, 03:56 PM	#2
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Intel release it's 64 processors in April? Huh, hmm someone needs to check Newegg.