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The 64-bit edition of Windows XP designed for the Intel's Itanium 2 processor was released to manufacturing Friday, alongside Windows Server 2003. To emphasize the updated nature of the release, Microsoft has named the desktop operating system Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003.
Windows Server 2003 Datacenter and Enterprise Editions will also feature 64-bit flavors of Redmond's new server platform.
"We are committed to continually enhancing 64-bit computing on the desktop for our customers," said Microsoft senior vice president of the Windows Division, Brian Valentine. "With Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003, customers can run complex technical applications and a wide range of Windows-based business productivity tools on a single platform."
Microsoft says the 64-bit platform is designed for high-performance computing, such as developing design and engineering applications, solving complex scientific problems, creating three-dimensional animations and producing videos.
Windows Server 2003, including Itanium 2 versions, will officially launch on April 24. Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003 is available to developers now via MSDN, and will ship to customers in the second quarter of 2003. Specific pricing details have yet to be announced.
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Windows Server 2003 Datacenter and Enterprise Editions will also feature 64-bit flavors of Redmond's new server platform.
"We are committed to continually enhancing 64-bit computing on the desktop for our customers," said Microsoft senior vice president of the Windows Division, Brian Valentine. "With Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003, customers can run complex technical applications and a wide range of Windows-based business productivity tools on a single platform."
Microsoft says the 64-bit platform is designed for high-performance computing, such as developing design and engineering applications, solving complex scientific problems, creating three-dimensional animations and producing videos.
Windows Server 2003, including Itanium 2 versions, will officially launch on April 24. Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003 is available to developers now via MSDN, and will ship to customers in the second quarter of 2003. Specific pricing details have yet to be announced.
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