Windows Server 2003 x64/ Windows XP Professional x64

We’ve just announced the beta customer preview program for Windows Server 2003 x64 and Windows XP Professional x64. This supports the new hybrid 32/64-bit architecture that AMD released a while ago (Opteron), and Intel just released (Intel Xeon with Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology, or EM64T). It allows both 32-bit and 64-bit apps to run on the one platform. Server version will be available in Standard and Enterprise Editions. To register for Windows Server 2003, go to https://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/64bit/x64/trial/default.mspx, OR for Windows XP, go to https://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/evaluation/upgrade.mspx.

In terms of our Itanium 64bit products:

• Windows XP 64bit Edition is available now. More information at https://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/default.mspx
• Windows Server 2003 for 64-bit Itanium is available now in Standard, Enterprise and Datacenter Editions. More information at https://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/64bit/ipf/default.mspx