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i've read strong rumors to suggest Windows 8 is gonna solely be a 64bit OS, what's all you's opinions on this?
There were rumors that Windows 7 was going to be x64 only. I do not think it will be x64-only.Originally Posted by matt0978
There are still a lot of machines out there that won't run a 64-bit OS.
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+1 it wouldnt make sence making a only 64-bit OS, when there still is a lot of computers using 32-bit.
i thought microsoft said they were going to make windows 7 the last 32 bit operating system.
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No, I can't imagine it'll be x64 only. As previously stated there's just too many x64 incapable machines out there.
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I would think Windows 8 would be 64bit only. MS can only hold people's hands for so long and we are looking at another 3 years until 8 comes out. Seeing as 64bit has been in the consumer market for nearly 8 years, i say in another 3 everyone will have a CPU capable of running 64bit. If not, then I highly doubt any of their components will be able to run Windows 8.
Yeah, that's what I think too. There will still be 32-bit as long as the majority of computers in the house or companies aren't strong enough to hold 64-bits.
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I think and hope it will be x64 only. They've already gone that route on Windows Server and several of their server products.
Think back to 8-bit versus 16-bit (well this argument is still going on for embedded devices). It has to be done sometime, the sooner the better in terms of advancement.
Last edited by mikinho; 07-23-2009 at 04:36 PM.
In retrospect, it very well may be.
Server 2008 R2 is x64 only. From http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserv.../en/us/R2.aspxThus, I can easily foresee the desktop OS going 64bit only.Windows Server 2008 R2 is the first Windows operating system to be offered for only 64-bit processors. And Windows Server 2008 R2 can now support up to 256 logical processor cores for a single operating system instance, including enhancements in Hyper-V virtual machines which are able to address up to 32 logical cores in a single VM. These improvements not only guarantee more bang for your server hardware buck, but also offer better reliability with fewer locks and greater parallelism.
After all, M$ dropped 16 bit support last year, didn't they
Last edited by johngalt; 07-25-2009 at 09:45 AM. Reason: Changed 32bit to 64bit - Thanks Matt!
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