Microsoft Delays 64-Bit Windows

KingFishKingFish
edited July 2004 in Science & Tech
Microsoft has further delayed releasing its versions of Windows for PCs and servers equipped with x86 processors with 64-bit extensions.
Analysts say the extra delay will slow the advent of 64-bit desktop computing and provide a head start for rival operating systems on servers. Windows XP 64-bit Edition for 64-bit Extended Systems and Windows Server 2003 for 64-bit Extended Systems now will not be available until the first half of 2005, a Microsoft spokesperson has confirmed. The 64-bit Windows XP client was originally due in early 2004 but had already been delayed; the server software was scheduled for late 2004. Also, Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Windows Server 2003 won't be out until the first half of next year, the spokesperson says. The service pack compiles updates and provides new security enhancements. It was originally due out in the first half of 2004. Its release and the 64-bit Windows releases have been tied together for development reasons.
Source: PC World

Comments

  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited July 2004
    Thanks Intel.
  • LincLinc Owner Detroit Icrontian
    edited July 2004
    Thrax wrote:
    Thanks Intel.
  • mmonninmmonnin Centreville, VA
    edited July 2004
    Exactly.
  • ShortyShorty Manchester, UK Icrontian
    edited July 2004
    So... by the time It's out.. I will have had an A64 setup for a year!

    Goddamnit, come on M$... get your act together.
  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited July 2004
    It isn't microsoft's fault. It's Intel dicking around with their x86-64 implementation on the Nocona.
  • GHoosdumGHoosdum Icrontian
    edited July 2004
    This really pisses me off. The one time AMD can possibly get a leg up on the competition, and Microsoft bows to Intel and delays the release for them. Bastards.
  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited July 2004
    Wintel strikes again. :rolleyes:
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