Intel Vows To Bring Virtualization To Desktops In 2005.
Intel Corp. on Thursday said it would speed up deployment of microprocessors and chipsets supporting so-called virtualization capabilities code-named Vanderpool for desktops, workstations and servers. Instead of 2006, the technology will become commercially available in 2005.
Source: X-Bit LabsVirtualization allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions or “containers.” One physical compute system can function as multiple “virtual” systems. Vanderpool Technology can help improve future virtualization solutions.
Within the digital office and enterprise, businesses for example will be able to isolate a portion of a managed PC to perform system upgrades and maintenance without interrupting the end-user. IT managers could also create one desktop PC build that can function independently as both a business and personal system, keeping software loads and virus attacks separate, or one that runs different operating systems and software for different or legacy tasks. Multiple servers can be combined into one system, running different applications and operating systems, providing advantages for IT tasks such as server consolidation, legacy migration and security.
Home users could create virtual “partitions” isolating multiple user environments such as dedicating resources to a PC game, productivity, and personal video recorder-type environments, as well as improve defenses against viruses or spyware.
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Then again, they had better security measures around 1975 in the PDP-11s from DEC.
but that's all ancient history now...
on a more modern note: are they trying to use this as leverage against AMD and use it as some marketing ploy?