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  • Microsoft: Buy 32 bits, get 32 bits free

    Although server customers may have to wait a little longer for a version of Windows that supports their 64-bit systems, they won't have to pay for an upgrade when the software does ship.

  • Microsoft takes internal servers 64-bit

    Microsoft is migrating many of its internal servers to the new 64-bit version of Windows Server 2003, but questions remain about the market for the desktop version.

  • AMD releases dual-core server chips

    Although Intel beat AMD to the desktop dual-core market last Monday in the US, AMD has one-upped its rival and released dual-core CPUs for the server.

  • Intel shows off 32/64-bit processing

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    If you're planning to invest in new computers, it's worth considering whether to make the move to 64-bit technology. Does the extra scalability justify the expense?

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