Linked by Thom Holwerda on Sun 22nd Jul 2007 15:26 UTC
Microsoft is planning to ship its next major version of Windows - known internally as version '7' - within roughly three years, CNET News.com has learned. The company discussed Windows 7 on Thursday at a conference for its field sales force in Orlando, Fla., according to sources close to the company. While the company provided few details, Windows 7, the next client version of the operating system, will be among the steps taken by Microsoft to establish a more predictable release schedule, according to sources. The company plans a more 'iterative' process of information disclosure to business customers and partners, sources said.
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RE: 32 bit os on 64 bit cpu
by Phloptical on Mon 23rd Jul 2007 00:01
in reply to "32 bit os on 64 bit cpu"
Member since:2006-10-10
Personally, I set up a small network full of 32 bit Windows, server and XP clients because 64bit just isn't there yet, contrary to what AMD and Intel would have you believe.
Stability and compatibility isn't a problem at home, but when your network depends on reducing downtime, you need to go with what works, and that equates to staying 32 bit and forgeting you ever heard the word Vista.
RE: 32 bit os on 64 bit cpu
by elsewhere on Mon 23rd Jul 2007 05:06
in reply to "32 bit os on 64 bit cpu"
Member since:2005-07-13
loads of people run a 32 bit os on a 64 bit cpu, just because some app they really need is 32 bit only.
In the company I work i have to reimage every laptop with a 32 bit os.
In the company I work i have to reimage every laptop with a 32 bit os.
I agree with your point about app compatibility, I think a lot of people are overlooking that, but I'm curious to know which laptops are you currently buying that come with a 64-bit OS?
Member since:
2007-06-15
loads of people run a 32 bit os on a 64 bit cpu, just because some app they really need is 32 bit only.
In the company I work i have to reimage every laptop with a 32 bit os.