Re: Longhorn to be 64Bit only, no 32Bit

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From: DILIP (dilipr_at_#*&!%l.com)
Date: 11/19/04 

Date: Sat, 20 Nov 2004 00:53:56 +0530

Hi Mike,

Thanks for sorting this out personally. This news seems to be spreading
quite quickly. Quite a few sites including the Register (don't know how
trust worthy it is, though) seem to be spreading this (do a Google search
and you'll get a few hits) but as you rightly pointed out, none of them
mention who this 'source' is. It is not unreasonable to consider the fact
that it could be some AMD fanatics spreading this.

Good to learn that the Longhorn 32 and 64-bit versions are simultaneously
being developed. Hopefully we'll see a simultaneous launch of both
versions. The only reason why I posted this was because it was posted by a
'MVP' - Really didn't intend to disseminate incorrect information.

As far as the site is concerned I don't quite remember seeing ads there, due
to Ad-Muncher in the background that removes all ads, popups et al. 

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"Mike Brannigan [MSFT]" <mikebran@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message 
news:ePml7hkzEHA.3820@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> "DILIP" <dilipr@#*&!%l.com> wrote in message 
> news:OGudCUkzEHA.576@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>> It's unofficial, but interesting isn't it?
>> http://forums.winxpcentral.com/showthread.php?t=12157
>>
>>  I can't imagine guys with their shiny new P4EEs being left in the dust 
>> while a humble AMD64 is compatible.  Either this is a huge rumour, or 
>> MSFT has a good reason (possibly dev costs) for going 64bit so soon. 
>> Upgrade versions will slow down or might not even sell - Which is why I'm 
>> still skeptical of it.  But it has made me re-think my imminent upgrade 
>> :-)
>>
>
> Wild speculation and unfounded rumour.
> You have to admire the cheek of the opening line "... According to sources 
> .."
> - hhmmm it is usual to actually accredit your "sources".
>
> The facts are that as we approach the first beta of Windows "Longhorn" 
> client next year we are still building both i386 and x64 builds.
> I have seen nothing in the latest planning or status updates from the 
> Program and Product Managers as well as the Executives that would in 
> anyway corroborate this so called "sources" opinions.
>
> It is also a pity that this post was made by someone claiming to be a MVP 
> who should really know better.
>
> As an aside you may like to notice if you are using SP2 that the site in 
> question contains both massive amounts of cookies for itself as well as 
> advertisers and also pop ups.  This may help you establish your level of 
> trust of this site and its news worthiness.
>
>
> Best not to rethink your upgrade plans just yet.
>
> -- 
>
> Regards,
>
> Mike
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> Mike Brannigan [Microsoft]
>
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> "DILIP" <dilipr@#*&!%l.com> wrote in message 
> news:OGudCUkzEHA.576@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>> It's unofficial, but interesting isn't it?
>> http://forums.winxpcentral.com/showthread.php?t=12157
>>
>>  I can't imagine guys with their shiny new P4EEs being left in the dust 
>> while a humble AMD64 is compatible.  Either this is a huge rumour, or 
>> MSFT has a good reason (possibly dev costs) for going 64bit so soon. 
>> Upgrade versions will slow down or might not even sell - Which is why I'm 
>> still skeptical of it.  But it has made me re-think my imminent upgrade 
>> :-)
>>
>> -- 
>> Replace the obvious with "hotmail"
>>
>>
>
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