64-bit OS's

[the_cobbinator]

I was reading one of my uncle's computer magazines, and ran across an article on a 64-bit beta version of XP. Has anyone heard anthing else about this? If so, what are the differences between a 32 and a 64-bit OS?

 

[daan]

The 64 bit version is exclusively for enterprise users (Multiple site Business users and institutions) running Windows XP 64 bit edition, which is at present only used on the Intel Itanium Workstation and Server Computers.

This is information I got from my PC manufacturer (Evesham).

 

[Pako]

https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?postid=842391#post842391

 

[emad]

64 bit os's Linux and OSX are now 64 bit optimized, windows was supposed to be released with athlon 64 but never was.

Basically, 64 bit optimization will allow the operating system to use the chip to it's fullest potential. Currently, programs are 64 bit optimized but microshaft has been too stupid to catch on to what is going to become industry standard in under a year.

32 bit windows xp has a max ram allowance of 4 gigs but it's pointless after 2 - just like old win98 had 1024 or something like that. 64 bit will easily allow for a max of 8 gigs (i think) with it being pointless around 4-6.

you'll find very nice info on the differences between the 2 here. http://www.expresscomputeronline.com/20020408/focus2.shtml

btw, winxp64 bit for corporate use is next to impossible to get - even for corporate use. You have to go through a LOT of channels to get your hands on it and even then, it would have to be through a server manufacturer.

 

[the_cobbinator]

Thanks everyone.