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.
After revving the engine for quite a while, Microsoft is hoping to take 64-bit computing into the fast lane.
Microsoft said Tuesday in the US that it has released a near-final test version of updates to its Windows and Windows Server operating systems.
Intel will come out with a server chip next quarter that adds 64-bit power to its current x86 line of processors, the company's chief executive said Tuesday.
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