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    Hewlett-Packard, Dell, IBM and others will announce on Monday in the US the first servers to use Intel Xeon processors augmented with 64-bit extensions, a technology with major long-term implications.

  • Intel shifts 64-bit emphasis

    Intel plans to demonstrate a 64-bit revamp of its Xeon and Pentium processors in mid-February--an endorsement of a major rival's strategy and a troubling development for Intel's Itanium chip.

  • Intel releases 64-bit Celeron

    Intel released a 64-bit processor for mainstream PCs this week, putting the company ahead of rival AMD, which is expected to come out with its own 64-bit Sempron alternative in July.

  • SQL Server races against competition

    The 64-bit version of Microsoft's database will cost the same as the 32-bit version and perform better--part of the company's bid to undercut Oracle and IBM.

  • IBM's Itanium server goes on sale

    IBM has begun selling its first major Itanium server, the four-processor x450, the company plans to announce Wednesday in the United States. And a larger sibling that will accommodate as many as 16 processors is due by the end of the year.

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  • 64-bit Intel server onslaught begins

    Hewlett-Packard, Dell, IBM and others will announce on Monday in the US the first servers to use Intel Xeon processors augmented with 64-bit extensions, a technology with major long-term implications.

  • SQL Server races against competition

    The 64-bit version of Microsoft's database will cost the same as the 32-bit version and perform better--part of the company's bid to undercut Oracle and IBM.

  • Course corrections at IBM server group

    Bill Zeitler has to roll up his sleeves and fix Big Blue's server product strategy -- in a hurry.

  • IBM: OS/2 still sold here

    IBM assured customers Thursday that the company will continue to sell and support OS/2, clarifying an online notice that drew speculation that the vintage operating system was being phased out.

  • ABC flags Itanium support

    The Australian Broadcasting Corporation plans to integrate Intel's Itanium family of processors into its IT department -- despite a general lack of popularity for the platform.

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    AMD will launch its long-awaited 64-bit Opteron server chip in April, and will rely on new 'Barton' desktop processors to compete against Intel for now.

  • AMD talks up Opteron chip

    Advanced Micro Devices is looking to drum up support for its forthcoming 64-bit Opteron server chip.

  • IBM breeds desktop chip from server DNA

    IBM is brewing a new, more formidable PowerPC chip for desktop computers.

  • IBM: OS/2 still sold here

    IBM assured customers Thursday that the company will continue to sell and support OS/2, clarifying an online notice that drew speculation that the vintage operating system was being phased out.

  • IBM ThinkPad R52

    Businesses seeking a sturdy, secure, portable workhorse should consider the ThinkPad R52.

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