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JimmyTheHutt · 01-21-2004, 05:55 PM

Hey folks,
Just got a quick question on the Athlon 64. I know that Linux Kernels are just starting to show up for it, but what about Windoze? Will a stock XP disk do the job or will I need something else? Gracias in advance!

Veritas en Lux!
Jimmy The Hutt

sailor · 01-21-2004, 05:59 PM

If Im not mistaken, the new Athlon 64s will run in 32bit to support current generations of hardware and software. However, to answer your question, no, the standard Windows XP will not run in 64bit mode.

tritium · 01-21-2004, 06:00 PM

Edit: Sailor420 beat me to the punch. But I beat him to the URL.

The Windows XP 64-bit Edition:
http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/6...n/overview.asp

Lasereth · 01-21-2004, 07:23 PM

Yeah, Athlon 64's run on all existing software. The 64-bit capabilities simply won't be used until 64-bit software comes out. Your XP disc will work fine!

-Lasereth

Redjake · 01-21-2004, 08:05 PM

What Lasereth said

JimmyTheHutt · 01-21-2004, 09:00 PM

Thanks for all the help guys! I appreciate the assist!

Veritas en Lux!
Jimmy The Hutt

ToolBag · 01-21-2004, 10:35 PM

Speaking of which, I dont know if it was on this board or another one, but does anyone have a hot beta version of Longhorn? Ive found a few sites that have some real in depth info on it, but they are all conflicting in what they say it will include. Maybe this should just be in a new thread all together.

mystix · 01-23-2004, 07:00 AM

windows 32 will work fine, 64 won't be out for a while however

sailor · 01-23-2004, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mystix
windows 32 will work fine, 64 won't be out for a while however

Thats what Linux is for

Many linux distros have 64 bit versions out there that you can download right now.

01-21-2004, 05:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
JimmyTheHutt Psycho Location: Hell (Phoenix AZ)	Athlon64 Hey folks, Just got a quick question on the Athlon 64. I know that Linux Kernels are just starting to show up for it, but what about Windoze? Will a stock XP disk do the job or will I need something else? Gracias in advance! Veritas en Lux! Jimmy The Hutt __________________ Think Jabba, only with more hair and vestigal legs.... "This isn't a nightmare, its real. Nightmare's end." -ShadowDancer

01-21-2004, 05:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
sailor beauty in the breakdown Location: Chapel Hill, NC	If Im not mistaken, the new Athlon 64s will run in 32bit to support current generations of hardware and software. However, to answer your question, no, the standard Windows XP will not run in 64bit mode. __________________ "Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws." --Plato

01-21-2004, 06:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
tritium Professor of Drinkology	Edit: Sailor420 beat me to the punch. But I beat him to the URL. The Windows XP 64-bit Edition: http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/6...n/overview.asp __________________ Blah. Last edited by tritium; 01-21-2004 at 06:02 PM..

01-21-2004, 07:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lasereth Knight of the Old Republic Location: Winston-Salem, NC	Yeah, Athlon 64's run on all existing software. The 64-bit capabilities simply won't be used until 64-bit software comes out. Your XP disc will work fine! -Lasereth __________________ "A Darwinian attacks his theory, seeking to find flaws. An ID believer defends his theory, seeking to conceal flaws." -Roger Ebert

01-21-2004, 08:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Redjake I'm a family man - I run a family business. Location: Wilson, NC	What Lasereth said __________________ Off the record, on the q.t., and very hush-hush.

01-21-2004, 09:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
JimmyTheHutt Psycho Location: Hell (Phoenix AZ)	Thanks for all the help guys! I appreciate the assist! Veritas en Lux! Jimmy The Hutt __________________ Think Jabba, only with more hair and vestigal legs.... "This isn't a nightmare, its real. Nightmare's end." -ShadowDancer

01-21-2004, 10:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
ToolBag Insane Location: Chicago	Speaking of which, I dont know if it was on this board or another one, but does anyone have a hot beta version of Longhorn? Ive found a few sites that have some real in depth info on it, but they are all conflicting in what they say it will include. Maybe this should just be in a new thread all together. __________________ Jesus was a ruffies victim! Dan 3:20

01-23-2004, 07:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
mystix Tilted	windows 32 will work fine, 64 won't be out for a while however