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End of 32 bit processors? Atleast Microsoft confirms that!

Yeah its true! Microsoft has confirmed that Windows Vista is the last 32bit version of Windows for desktops. Windows Sever 2008 and its ‘release 2′ will be the last 32 bit for server. After that no more 32bits from Microsoft’s side!

Means that if you have Pentium 4 and Core Duo ( Pentium D) without Extended 64 support then you’ll need to stick with Vista forever else you will need to update to test forthcoming Windows from Microsoft. Microsoft will slowly transit into 64bit in 2008 because they have realized the benefits of 64-bit computing.

AMD had already realized the importance of 64bit well in advance and they had switched to it. This was supposed to happen sooner or later because we are reaching the limits of 64bit computing.

This could actually help boosting AMD’s sales considering the fact that its 64bit processors are available at a very reasonable prices. And average people like me who have less money will take it as a better option.

Its a matter to note that Microsoft largely dominates the way people upgrade their PCs. See when Vista came major people need to upgrade to try it and now this.

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