THE last time Microsoft made a major change to its operating systems architecture with the 32-bit release of Windows 95, it staged massive launches around the globe.
For its most recent evolution, to 64-bit computing, the software giant adopted a more restrained approach.
Company founder Bill Gates announced the release of 64-bit versions of Windows XP Professional and Windows Server 2003 at Microsoft's Windows Hardware Engineering Conference in Seattle late last month.
Despite the low-key nature of the event, Gates was still keen to hype the release. "The move from 32-bit to 64-bit computing offers a dramatic improvement in performance and reliability, enabling people to use their PCs in exciting new ways at work and at home."
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