Intel: Software industry prepares 64-bit transition

Posted on Thursday, March 03 2005 @ 17:08 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck

Intel said that the software industry is preparing the transition to 64-bit software.

The main catalyst for 64-bit transition is Microsoft’s 64-bit Windows XP operating system possibly due next month. According to the exec of Microsoft, the company aims to ship desktop/workstation version of Windows XP Professional x64 in early April, 2005, with x86-64 flavour of Windows Server 2003 leaving the building in Redmond, Washington in late April, 2005.

Microsoft claims 64-bit software can bring more than 35% performance gain for application - while Windows XP x64 could even accelerate 32-bit programs by 15-30% More info at X-bit Labs

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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