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| Time: 11:20 EST/16:20 GMT | News Source: ZDNet Australia | Posted By: Andre Da Costa | ||
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Microsoft is keen to stir up enthusiasm for Windows Vista, but when it comes to the 64-bit edition of the recently released operating system, the software giant is sending decidedly mixed messages. Vista is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions, with the latter targeted at owners of recent computers with 64-bit processors. However, customers who purchase the retail version of Vista Home Basic, Home Premium or Business don't have the option of buying the 64-bit version directly. | ||
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| #1 By 1401 (69.27.196.125) at 2/20/2007 12:05:35 PM |
| "Microsoft is keen to spruik the 64-bit edition." - What the hell does that mean??? |
| #2 By 2459 (69.22.113.215) at 2/20/2007 12:19:36 PM |
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lol, typing "define spruik" into Live Search brings up this page:
http://search.live.com/results.aspx?q=define+spruik&src=IE-SearchBox Definition for spruik - promote: to promote goods, services, or a cause by addressing people in a public place |
| #3 By 32313 (208.131.186.18) at 2/20/2007 1:00:47 PM |
| I think issue is more about not getting the disk/software. Considering the mountain of compatibility issues that still remain with 64-bit Vista in the RTM release, not to mention its 32-bit counterpart, I am surprised to see users babbling over it. Microsoft did the right thing, you will know if you need 64-Bit Vista, a lot of consumers right now don't even have a decent system to comfortably run 32-bit Vista. The last time I checked, OLTP, DNA Modeling, Rendering animated Motion Pictures weren't the target of the consumer market. |
| #4 By 1401 (69.27.196.125) at 2/20/2007 1:07:25 PM |
| I don't use any of that so called 'Live' crap - I typed it into Google and no definition came up - therefore it doesn't exist. |
| #5 By 37 (76.210.78.134) at 2/20/2007 1:08:53 PM |
| Any Windows Live service rocks my socks. |
| #6 By 15406 (216.191.227.68) at 2/20/2007 1:11:43 PM |
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#5: Your socks need to get out more often ;)
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| #7 By 37 (76.210.78.134) at 2/20/2007 1:28:53 PM |
| I should have put </scarcasm> |
| #8 By 7760 (12.155.143.50) at 2/20/2007 7:33:41 PM |
| This is probably largely to prevent people from installing the 64-bit version without knowing exactly what they're doing. You're bound to have driver compatibility problems. This helps ensure that most people install the more-compatible 32-bit version and that most 64-bit installations come with new computers that the OEMs made sure had all of the right drivers. |
| #9 By 8556 (12.210.39.82) at 2/20/2007 9:05:29 PM |
| I bet you five bucks that the 64-bit version isn't on the DVD for all Vista "grades" is that it isn't fully ready for prime time, meaning that hardware people don't have enough accceptable drivers available at this point in time. |
| #10 By 65179 (221.128.147.152) at 2/21/2007 1:05:13 PM |
| This is so lame of MS. In India, users would have to dish out around 900 bucks (rupees) to get the 64-bit media. Someone qith Ultimate verify and tell me if the product keys are same or no for 32-bit and 64-bit versions. What MS CAN DO IS ALLOW PEOPLE TO DOWNLOAD THE 64-BIT VERSION FROM DIGITAL LOCKER BY PROVIDING THE 32-BIT PRODUCT KEY. |
| #11 By 23275 (24.179.4.158) at 2/21/2007 1:14:35 PM |
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#11, I can only speak to what I have seen: Windows Vista Ultimate edition fully boxed retail upgrade package - it contains ONE key and two DVD's - one DVD for the 32 bit version and one for the 64 bit version.
One Key - both versions. Further, full retail versions of Windows Vista DO CONTAIN "Any time upgrade" software - that is, no need to acquire any time upgrade media separately. Why they include this language on the Ultimate version DVD's discs makes no sense - what exactly would one upgrade to? OEM versions, however obtained [with a new PC, or via a re-seller like NewEgg], contain only the version sold and contain only the bit version sold. OEM versions are intended for systems builders - that is, yes, you may buy the OEM version, but you are supposed to sell the PC as part of your small sysytems builder business activity. Hope this helps. LK |
| #12 By 32132 (142.32.208.231) at 2/21/2007 2:34:03 PM |
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All versions of Vista OEM are available in 64bit versions on Amazon.
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| #13 By 54556 (67.131.75.3) at 2/21/2007 3:16:05 PM |
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While boxed edition Ultimate does come with both DVDs, Basic, Business, ands Home Premioum only come with the 32 bit DVD and instructions on how to order the 64 bit DVD. This post was edited by notketchum on Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at 15:16. |
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