A64 - 32bit OS vs. 64bit

[Axis]

Anyone tried the 64bit version of XP and the 32bit version of XP with a AMD64chip?

Any big performance differences when using 32 apps, games etc.?

Any learning experiences?

I am not looking for theory CS book stuff here. I am looking for ACTUAL experience and what YOU noticed.

TIA

 

[Maxvla]

Windows 64 isn't out yet

so nobody will be able to help ya with actual experience.

 

[Axis]

Windows 64 isn't out yet

so nobody will be able to help ya with actual experience.

It is out on beta. If you have an account you can download it from Microsoft. I know my company does but they won't let me get my "own" copy.

I know somebody has it because I have seen it available to download on usenet.

 

[Maxvla]

It is out on beta. If you have an account you can download it from Microsoft. I know my company does but they won't let me get my "own" copy.

I know somebody has it because I have seen it available to download on usenet.

well thats news to me. its not due for release til 2005. thats a pretty long beta period.

 

[Axis]

I think you are wrong I have read on Microsoft's site that it will be available this year. Heck I have even seen it on a buddies PC who is a beta tester but he has never ran 32 bit XP with the AMD64.

That's why I am asking. Anyone out there run both OS versions to compare (yes I know the games will still be 32bit code).

 

[Maxvla]

any idea on a release date on Windows 64? i've heard some people say around october but most have said 2005 at the earliest.

 

[Quailane]

It's a lot earlier than 2005. Months back it was due before end of 04. It'll be out within months I've heard. 2nd half 04. Problem is that I think first they're going to only ship OEM and not retail.

 

[Axis]

Ya I am just looking for an excuse to upgrade LOL