1. 64-bit desktop challenge.
- Author
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Brooks, Jason
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MICROPROCESSORS , *COMPUTER industry , *PERSONAL computers - Abstract
Desktop systems based on International Business Machines Corp.'s PowerPC 970 and Advanced Micro Devices Inc.'s Athlon 64 processors place 64-bit computing within the reach of mainstream users without closing the door to 32-bit applications. Both systems delivered high performance running 32-bit code, but they still await the breadth of software support required to make the most of their 64-bit capabilities. Polywell Computer Inc. is selling a workstation system built around dual Opteron processors that starts at $3,499. INSET: 64-bit desktop systems.
- Published
- 2004