Re: Will Longhorn only run on 64 bit chips?

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From: Rick \ (rick_at_mvps.org)
Date: 03/13/04


Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2004 07:16:45 -0500

Hi,

The skinny on Longhorn:
http://aumha.org/win5/a/longhorn.htm

The answer to your question is: No one knows. Personally, I seriously doubt
that support for 32 bit will be removed in the next version of Windows.
Wouldn't make sense, at least not yet. But, things change......

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"TheCrookedCEO" <crooked@tothecore.com> wrote in message
news:bg255059mdrdd8kq2gkenof2h52994ihdn@4ax.com...
> Hi,
>     I've heard various rumours. Will Longhorn ONLY run on 64 bit
> chips?  Is it only being designed for release on 64 bit systems?  Or
> will it also run on 32 bit systems purchased today?
>
> I'm talking about Longhorn which is slated to be released in 2005, not
> the Windows XP 64 for the AMD64 which is to be released soon.
>
> Please only reply if you know for sure so as not to add further
> confusion.
>
> Thanks
>


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