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Microsoft confirms Windows XP64 will be OEM only

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Phantasm66, Jul 1, 2004.

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  1. Phantasm66 Newcomer, in training

    That's the story from a product manager at Microsoft, who says that "Windows XP64 will be sold through system builders and distributors and people will be able to buy it pre-installed on a system builder PC "or just purchase the OS with some piece of hardware".

    However, there may be a system in place for people to trade 32-bit XP Pro licences for the 64-bit version of the OS.
    Phantasm66, Jul 1, 2004
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  2. Phantasm66 Newcomer, in training

    Heheheh you know what this means ! ;)

    It means that Longhorn will only run on 64-bit processors.

    LOL!
    Phantasm66, Jul 1, 2004
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  3. Masque TechSpot Chancellor

    Now THAT's just wrong. :(

    ...though I've got that covered too. :D
    Masque, Jul 1, 2004
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  4. Phantasm66 Newcomer, in training

    Its an interesting idea, though, isn't it? What if that does happen? Remember the pentium (original) and windows 95? You could run windows 95 on a 486 but it was designed for a pentium. Maybe the Longhorn 32-bit version will have a very limited life.
    Phantasm66, Jul 1, 2004
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