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> Is the WindowsXP 64-Bit Edition the same as Longhorn?
>
>
>
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>
> Nope, Longhorn is the next generation of Windows. It has a new core and
> new components.
>
> Windows XP 64bit is just a new version of Windows XP that will support
> 64bit processors which will also support new 64bit applications
>
> ----
> Nathan McNulty
>
>
> Ken Williams wrote:> > Is the WindowsXP 64-Bit Edition the same as Longhorn?
> >
> >
> >
> > ---
> > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> > Although the words are not idiot proof.
> > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> > Version: 6.0.722 / Virus Database: 478 - Release Date: 7/18/2004
> >
> >
> Nathan,
>
> Just to be entirely accurate.
>
> Windows XP 64-bit is already a shipping product.
> It was released for the Intel Itanium II processor some time ago, what I
> suspect the original poster was referring to is the Windows XP 64-bit
> Edition for Extended Systems that will support the AMD 64-bit processes
> (Opteron and Athlon64), as well as the new Intel processors that support
> EM64T.
>
> --
>
> Regards,
>
> Mike
> --
> Mike Brannigan [Microsoft]
>
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
> rights
>
> Please note I cannot respond to e-mailed questions, please use these
> newsgroups
>
> "Nathan McNulty" <nospam@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:uvhf4cPbEHA.2340@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...> > Nope, Longhorn is the next generation of Windows. It has a new core and>
> > new components.
> >
> > Windows XP 64bit is just a new version of Windows XP that will support
> > 64bit processors which will also support new 64bit applications
> >
> > ----
> > Nathan McNulty
> >
> >
> > Ken Williams wrote:> > > Is the WindowsXP 64-Bit Edition the same as Longhorn?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ---
> > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> > > Although the words are not idiot proof.
> > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> > > Version: 6.0.722 / Virus Database: 478 - Release Date: 7/18/2004
> > >
> > >
>

> Thanks for the replies, that at least set me straight. I saw the download
> for the XP 64-bit (for Ext Sys) while trying to locate information on the
> Longhorn product. I have an Athlon 64 3000+ and considered the download
> just to see if there is any reason to upgrade from Win2000Pro. I am pleased
> with the operation of 2000 but like many of the features of XP and don't
> want to shell out $150 for XP if this new Longhorn is coming real soon (I am
> sure MS wouldn't mind taking my $$$).
>
> Anyone know the expected release for Longhorn? I have read about beta
> testers for it and wondered how to see or get a test copy, just for preview.
>
> Thanks again,
> kw
>
>
> "Mike Brannigan [MSFT]" <mikebran@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:e4OJsMSbEHA.3664@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>Nathan,>
>>
>>Just to be entirely accurate.
>>
>>Windows XP 64-bit is already a shipping product.
>>It was released for the Intel Itanium II processor some time ago, what I
>>suspect the original poster was referring to is the Windows XP 64-bit
>>Edition for Extended Systems that will support the AMD 64-bit processes
>>(Opteron and Athlon64), as well as the new Intel processors that support
>>EM64T.
>>
>>--
>>
>>Regards,
>>
>>Mike
>>--
>>Mike Brannigan [Microsoft]
>>
>>This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
>>rights
>>
>>Please note I cannot respond to e-mailed questions, please use these
>>newsgroups
>>
>>"Nathan McNulty" <nospam@msn.com> wrote in message
>>news:uvhf4cPbEHA.2340@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>>>>Nope, Longhorn is the next generation of Windows. It has a new core and>>
>>>new components.
>>>
>>>Windows XP 64bit is just a new version of Windows XP that will support
>>>64bit processors which will also support new 64bit applications
>>>
>>>----
>>>Nathan McNulty
>>>
>>>
>>>Ken Williams wrote:
>>>
>>>>Is the WindowsXP 64-Bit Edition the same as Longhorn?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>---
>>>>Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
>>>>Although the words are not idiot proof.
>>>>Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
>>>>Version: 6.0.722 / Virus Database: 478 - Release Date: 7/18/2004
>>>>
>>>>
>>
>
> ---
> Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> Although the words are not idiot proof.
> Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> Version: 6.0.722 / Virus Database: 478 - Release Date: 7/18/2004
>
>
>"Nathan McNulty" <nospam@msn.com> wrote in message
> Thanks Mike,back.
>
> I was thinking of XP 64bit for Extended Systems. I usually don't think
> of the Itanium processors as they make me think of the business sector
> and I kinda forget about them
>
> Ken,
>
> Longhorn does not have a specific date set for release. An estimate
> that I have read from several news sources say sometime in 2006.
> Development could go extremely well and it could be released sooner, or
> there could be new technology or something that holds the development
>download
> As far as I know, Longhorn is not in Beta yet. There is no way to
> obtain a copy of the Alpha (that I know of) unless you had a MSDN
> subscription and requested the PDC build. If you were at PDC, they gave
> out DVD's and I'm not sure, but I know there is another more recent
> build they used at WinHEC. I don't know if that build was given out like
> the PDC build was though.
>
> Hopefully, some of us will get a chance to beta test Longhorn when it
> reaches that point. This is the period of time where all the bugs,
> kinks, hardware and software compatibility, and the like all get worked
> out, fixed up, and finalized. This is when you will want to start
> looking at your upgrade options.
>
> For now, I would suggest trying Windows XP 64-Bit Edition for 64-Bit
> Extended Systems. There is a trial here:
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/6...n/upgrade.mspx
>
> ----
> Nathan McNulty
>
> Ken Williams wrote:> > Thanks for the replies, that at least set me straight. I saw the
the> > for the XP 64-bit (for Ext Sys) while trying to locate information on
pleased> > Longhorn product. I have an Athlon 64 3000+ and considered the download
> > just to see if there is any reason to upgrade from Win2000Pro. I am
(I am> > with the operation of 2000 but like many of the features of XP and don't
> > want to shell out $150 for XP if this new Longhorn is coming real soon
preview.> > sure MS wouldn't mind taking my $$$).
> >
> > Anyone know the expected release for Longhorn? I have read about beta
> > testers for it and wondered how to see or get a test copy, just for
I> >
> > Thanks again,
> > kw
> >
> >
> > "Mike Brannigan [MSFT]" <mikebran@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:e4OJsMSbEHA.3664@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> >> >>Nathan,
> >>
> >>Just to be entirely accurate.
> >>
> >>Windows XP 64-bit is already a shipping product.
> >>It was released for the Intel Itanium II processor some time ago, what
> >>suspect the original poster was referring to is the Windows XP 64-bit> >
> >>Edition for Extended Systems that will support the AMD 64-bit processes
> >>(Opteron and Athlon64), as well as the new Intel processors that support
> >>EM64T.
> >>
> >>--
> >>
> >>Regards,
> >>
> >>Mike
> >>--
> >>Mike Brannigan [Microsoft]
> >>
> >>This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
> >>rights
> >>
> >>Please note I cannot respond to e-mailed questions, please use these
> >>newsgroups
> >>
> >>"Nathan McNulty" <nospam@msn.com> wrote in message
> >>news:uvhf4cPbEHA.2340@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> >>
> >>>Nope, Longhorn is the next generation of Windows. It has a new core and
> >>>new components.
> >>>
> >>>Windows XP 64bit is just a new version of Windows XP that will support
> >>>64bit processors which will also support new 64bit applications
> >>>
> >>>----
> >>>Nathan McNulty
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>Ken Williams wrote:
> >>>
> >>>>Is the WindowsXP 64-Bit Edition the same as Longhorn?
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>---
> >>>>Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> >>>>Although the words are not idiot proof.
> >>>>Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> >>>>Version: 6.0.722 / Virus Database: 478 - Release Date: 7/18/2004
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>
> >>
> >
> > ---
> > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> > Although the words are not idiot proof.
> > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> > Version: 6.0.722 / Virus Database: 478 - Release Date: 7/18/2004
> >
> >
> Thanks Nathan and Mike, that's exactly what I wanted to know. I just
> downloaded my copy from the link and will install that on another drive to
> see how it works. I have an Athlon 64 3000+ and wanted something to take
> advantage of it. I don't mind playing with buggy software ( hell, Microsoft
> has me used to it by now...) or the beta versions. I just want to see
> something new.
>
> Nathan, is that Alpha version of Longhorn available from any sources? Does
> it need to be registered like XP?
>
> Thanks,
> kw
>
>
> <REMOVE-->kwillmech1972@yahoo.com<--REMOVE>
>
>
> "Nathan McNulty" <nospam@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:ua1YijVbEHA.1356@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>>>Thanks Mike,>
>>
>>I was thinking of XP 64bit for Extended Systems. I usually don't think
>>of the Itanium processors as they make me think of the business sector
>>and I kinda forget about them
>>
>>Ken,
>>
>>Longhorn does not have a specific date set for release. An estimate
>>that I have read from several news sources say sometime in 2006.
>>Development could go extremely well and it could be released sooner, or
>>there could be new technology or something that holds the development
> back.
>>>As far as I know, Longhorn is not in Beta yet. There is no way to>
>>obtain a copy of the Alpha (that I know of) unless you had a MSDN
>>subscription and requested the PDC build. If you were at PDC, they gave
>>out DVD's and I'm not sure, but I know there is another more recent
>>build they used at WinHEC. I don't know if that build was given out like
>>the PDC build was though.
>>
>>Hopefully, some of us will get a chance to beta test Longhorn when it
>>reaches that point. This is the period of time where all the bugs,
>>kinks, hardware and software compatibility, and the like all get worked
>>out, fixed up, and finalized. This is when you will want to start
>>looking at your upgrade options.
>>
>>For now, I would suggest trying Windows XP 64-Bit Edition for 64-Bit
>>Extended Systems. There is a trial here:
>>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/6...n/upgrade.mspx
>>
>>----
>>Nathan McNulty
>>
>>Ken Williams wrote:
>>>>>Thanks for the replies, that at least set me straight. I saw the
> download
>>>>>for the XP 64-bit (for Ext Sys) while trying to locate information on
> the
>>>>>Longhorn product. I have an Athlon 64 3000+ and considered the download
>>>just to see if there is any reason to upgrade from Win2000Pro. I am
> pleased
>>>>>with the operation of 2000 but like many of the features of XP and don't
>>>want to shell out $150 for XP if this new Longhorn is coming real soon
> (I am
>>>>>sure MS wouldn't mind taking my $$$).
>>>
>>>Anyone know the expected release for Longhorn? I have read about beta
>>>testers for it and wondered how to see or get a test copy, just for
> preview.
>>>>>Thanks again,
>>>kw
>>>
>>>
>>>"Mike Brannigan [MSFT]" <mikebran@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>news:e4OJsMSbEHA.3664@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>
>>>
>>>>Nathan,
>>>>
>>>>Just to be entirely accurate.
>>>>
>>>>Windows XP 64-bit is already a shipping product.
>>>>It was released for the Intel Itanium II processor some time ago, what
> I
>>>>>>suspect the original poster was referring to is the Windows XP 64-bit
>>>>Edition for Extended Systems that will support the AMD 64-bit processes
>>>>(Opteron and Athlon64), as well as the new Intel processors that support
>>>>EM64T.
>>>>
>>>>--
>>>>
>>>>Regards,
>>>>
>>>>Mike
>>>>--
>>>>Mike Brannigan [Microsoft]
>>>>
>>>>This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
>>>>rights
>>>>
>>>>Please note I cannot respond to e-mailed questions, please use these
>>>>newsgroups
>>>>
>>>>"Nathan McNulty" <nospam@msn.com> wrote in message
>>>>news:uvhf4cPbEHA.2340@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl.. .
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Nope, Longhorn is the next generation of Windows. It has a new core and
>>>>>new components.
>>>>>
>>>>>Windows XP 64bit is just a new version of Windows XP that will support
>>>>>64bit processors which will also support new 64bit applications
>>>>>
>>>>>----
>>>>>Nathan McNulty
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>Ken Williams wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>Is the WindowsXP 64-Bit Edition the same as Longhorn?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>---
>>>>>>Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
>>>>>>Although the words are not idiot proof.
>>>>>>Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
>>>>>>Version: 6.0.722 / Virus Database: 478 - Release Date: 7/18/2004
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
>>>Although the words are not idiot proof.
>>>Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
>>>Version: 6.0.722 / Virus Database: 478 - Release Date: 7/18/2004
>>>
>>>
>
>
> ---
> Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> Although the words are not idiot proof.
> Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> Version: 6.0.725 / Virus Database: 480 - Release Date: 7/19/2004
>
>
> I am not sure where Longhorn is available. I know MSDN Subscribers andto
> those who visited the PDC Conference had access to one build. Other
> than that, I don't think there is any way to get a copy of it. It
> doesn't really matter though as most of it is incorporating new
> theories, ideas, etc., and is not designed for compatibility, stability,
> or general use yet (as far as I know).
>
> ----
> Nathan McNulty
>
> Ken Williams wrote:> > Thanks Nathan and Mike, that's exactly what I wanted to know. I just
> > downloaded my copy from the link and will install that on another drive
take> > see how it works. I have an Athlon 64 3000+ and wanted something to
Microsoft> > advantage of it. I don't mind playing with buggy software ( hell,
Does> > has me used to it by now...) or the beta versions. I just want to see
> > something new.
> >
> > Nathan, is that Alpha version of Longhorn available from any sources?
download> > it need to be registered like XP?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > kw
> >
> >
> > <REMOVE-->kwillmech1972@yahoo.com<--REMOVE>
> >
> >
> > "Nathan McNulty" <nospam@msn.com> wrote in message
> > news:ua1YijVbEHA.1356@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> >> >>Thanks Mike,> >
> >>
> >>I was thinking of XP 64bit for Extended Systems. I usually don't think
> >>of the Itanium processors as they make me think of the business sector
> >>and I kinda forget about them
> >>
> >>Ken,
> >>
> >>Longhorn does not have a specific date set for release. An estimate
> >>that I have read from several news sources say sometime in 2006.
> >>Development could go extremely well and it could be released sooner, or
> >>there could be new technology or something that holds the development
> > back.
> >> >>As far as I know, Longhorn is not in Beta yet. There is no way to> >
> >>obtain a copy of the Alpha (that I know of) unless you had a MSDN
> >>subscription and requested the PDC build. If you were at PDC, they gave
> >>out DVD's and I'm not sure, but I know there is another more recent
> >>build they used at WinHEC. I don't know if that build was given out like
> >>the PDC build was though.
> >>
> >>Hopefully, some of us will get a chance to beta test Longhorn when it
> >>reaches that point. This is the period of time where all the bugs,
> >>kinks, hardware and software compatibility, and the like all get worked
> >>out, fixed up, and finalized. This is when you will want to start
> >>looking at your upgrade options.
> >>
> >>For now, I would suggest trying Windows XP 64-Bit Edition for 64-Bit
> >>Extended Systems. There is a trial here:
> >>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/6...n/upgrade.mspx
> >>
> >>----
> >>Nathan McNulty
> >>
> >>Ken Williams wrote:
> >>
> >>>Thanks for the replies, that at least set me straight. I saw the
> > download
> >> >>>for the XP 64-bit (for Ext Sys) while trying to locate information on> >
> > the
> >> >>>Longhorn product. I have an Athlon 64 3000+ and considered the
don't> >>>just to see if there is any reason to upgrade from Win2000Pro. I am> >
> > pleased
> >> >>>with the operation of 2000 but like many of the features of XP and
message> >>>want to shell out $150 for XP if this new Longhorn is coming real soon> >
> > (I am
> >> >>>sure MS wouldn't mind taking my $$$).> >
> >>>
> >>>Anyone know the expected release for Longhorn? I have read about beta
> >>>testers for it and wondered how to see or get a test copy, just for
> > preview.
> >> >>>Thanks again,
> >>>kw
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>"Mike Brannigan [MSFT]" <mikebran@online.microsoft.com> wrote in
what> >>>news:e4OJsMSbEHA.3664@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>>Nathan,
> >>>>
> >>>>Just to be entirely accurate.
> >>>>
> >>>>Windows XP 64-bit is already a shipping product.
> >>>>It was released for the Intel Itanium II processor some time ago,
processes> >
> > I
> >> >>>>suspect the original poster was referring to is the Windows XP 64-bit
> >>>>Edition for Extended Systems that will support the AMD 64-bit
support> >>>>(Opteron and Athlon64), as well as the new Intel processors that
and> >>>>EM64T.
> >>>>
> >>>>--
> >>>>
> >>>>Regards,
> >>>>
> >>>>Mike
> >>>>--
> >>>>Mike Brannigan [Microsoft]
> >>>>
> >>>>This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
> >>>>rights
> >>>>
> >>>>Please note I cannot respond to e-mailed questions, please use these
> >>>>newsgroups
> >>>>
> >>>>"Nathan McNulty" <nospam@msn.com> wrote in message
> >>>>news:uvhf4cPbEHA.2340@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl.. .
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>>Nope, Longhorn is the next generation of Windows. It has a new core
support> >>>>>new components.
> >>>>>
> >>>>>Windows XP 64bit is just a new version of Windows XP that will
> >>>>>64bit processors which will also support new 64bit applications> >
> >>>>>
> >>>>>----
> >>>>>Nathan McNulty
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>Ken Williams wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>>Is the WindowsXP 64-Bit Edition the same as Longhorn?
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>---
> >>>>>>Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> >>>>>>Although the words are not idiot proof.
> >>>>>>Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> >>>>>>Version: 6.0.722 / Virus Database: 478 - Release Date: 7/18/2004
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>>---
> >>>Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> >>>Although the words are not idiot proof.
> >>>Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> >>>Version: 6.0.722 / Virus Database: 478 - Release Date: 7/18/2004
> >>>
> >>>
> >
> >
> > ---
> > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> > Although the words are not idiot proof.
> > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> > Version: 6.0.725 / Virus Database: 480 - Release Date: 7/19/2004
> >
> >
> Is the WindowsXP 64-Bit Edition the same as Longhorn?
>
>
>
> ---
> Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> Although the words are not idiot proof.
> Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> Version: 6.0.722 / Virus Database: 478 - Release Date: 7/18/2004
>
>
>I am not sure where Longhorn is available. I know MSDN Subscribers and
>those who visited the PDC Conference had access to one build. Other than
>that, I don't think there is any way to get a copy of it. It doesn't really
>matter though as most of it is incorporating new theories, ideas, etc., and
>is not designed for compatibility, stability, or general use yet (as far as
>I know).
>
> ----
> Nathan McNulty
>
> Ken Williams wrote:>> Thanks Nathan and Mike, that's exactly what I wanted to know. I just
>> downloaded my copy from the link and will install that on another drive
>> to
>> see how it works. I have an Athlon 64 3000+ and wanted something to take
>> advantage of it. I don't mind playing with buggy software ( hell,
>> Microsoft
>> has me used to it by now...) or the beta versions. I just want to see
>> something new.
>>
>> Nathan, is that Alpha version of Longhorn available from any sources?
>> Does
>> it need to be registered like XP?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> kw
>>
>>
>> <REMOVE-->kwillmech1972@yahoo.com<--REMOVE>
>>
>>
>> "Nathan McNulty" <nospam@msn.com> wrote in message
>> news:ua1YijVbEHA.1356@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>>>>>Thanks Mike,>>
>>>
>>>I was thinking of XP 64bit for Extended Systems. I usually don't think
>>>of the Itanium processors as they make me think of the business sector
>>>and I kinda forget about them
>>>
>>>Ken,
>>>
>>>Longhorn does not have a specific date set for release. An estimate
>>>that I have read from several news sources say sometime in 2006.
>>>Development could go extremely well and it could be released sooner, or
>>>there could be new technology or something that holds the development
>> back.
>>>>>As far as I know, Longhorn is not in Beta yet. There is no way to>>
>>>obtain a copy of the Alpha (that I know of) unless you had a MSDN
>>>subscription and requested the PDC build. If you were at PDC, they gave
>>>out DVD's and I'm not sure, but I know there is another more recent
>>>build they used at WinHEC. I don't know if that build was given out like
>>>the PDC build was though.
>>>
>>>Hopefully, some of us will get a chance to beta test Longhorn when it
>>>reaches that point. This is the period of time where all the bugs,
>>>kinks, hardware and software compatibility, and the like all get worked
>>>out, fixed up, and finalized. This is when you will want to start
>>>looking at your upgrade options.
>>>
>>>For now, I would suggest trying Windows XP 64-Bit Edition for 64-Bit
>>>Extended Systems. There is a trial here:
>>>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/6...n/upgrade.mspx
>>>
>>>----
>>>Nathan McNulty
>>>
>>>Ken Williams wrote:
>>>
>>>>Thanks for the replies, that at least set me straight. I saw the
>> download
>>>>>>for the XP 64-bit (for Ext Sys) while trying to locate information on>>
>> the
>>>>>>Longhorn product. I have an Athlon 64 3000+ and considered the download>>
>>>>just to see if there is any reason to upgrade from Win2000Pro. I am
>> pleased
>>>>>>with the operation of 2000 but like many of the features of XP and don't>>
>>>>want to shell out $150 for XP if this new Longhorn is coming real soon
>> (I am
>>>>>>sure MS wouldn't mind taking my $$$).>>
>>>>
>>>>Anyone know the expected release for Longhorn? I have read about beta
>>>>testers for it and wondered how to see or get a test copy, just for
>> preview.
>>>>>>Thanks again,>>
>>>>kw
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>"Mike Brannigan [MSFT]" <mikebran@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>>news:e4OJsMSbEHA.3664@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl.. .
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Nathan,
>>>>>
>>>>>Just to be entirely accurate.
>>>>>
>>>>>Windows XP 64-bit is already a shipping product.
>>>>>It was released for the Intel Itanium II processor some time ago, what
>> I
>>>>>>>suspect the original poster was referring to is the Windows XP 64-bit>>
>>>>>Edition for Extended Systems that will support the AMD 64-bit processes
>>>>>(Opteron and Athlon64), as well as the new Intel processors that
>>>>>support
>>>>>EM64T.
>>>>>
>>>>>--
>>>>>
>>>>>Regards,
>>>>>
>>>>>Mike
>>>>>--
>>>>>Mike Brannigan [Microsoft]
>>>>>
>>>>>This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
>>>>>rights
>>>>>
>>>>>Please note I cannot respond to e-mailed questions, please use these
>>>>>newsgroups
>>>>>
>>>>>"Nathan McNulty" <nospam@msn.com> wrote in message
>>>>>news:uvhf4cPbEHA.2340@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl. ..
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>Nope, Longhorn is the next generation of Windows. It has a new core
>>>>>>and
>>>>>>new components.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Windows XP 64bit is just a new version of Windows XP that will support
>>>>>>64bit processors which will also support new 64bit applications
>>>>>>
>>>>>>----
>>>>>>Nathan McNulty
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Ken Williams wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Is the WindowsXP 64-Bit Edition the same as Longhorn?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>---
>>>>>>>Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
>>>>>>>Although the words are not idiot proof.
>>>>>>>Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
>>>>>>>Version: 6.0.722 / Virus Database: 478 - Release Date: 7/18/2004
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>---
>>>>Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
>>>>Although the words are not idiot proof.
>>>>Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
>>>>Version: 6.0.722 / Virus Database: 478 - Release Date: 7/18/2004
>>>>
>>>>
>>
>>
>> ---
>> Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
>> Although the words are not idiot proof.
>> Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
>> Version: 6.0.725 / Virus Database: 480 - Release Date: 7/19/2004
>>
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