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More cracks appear in the Wintel duolith, as Linux appears to be the first OS “ready for prime time” on Intel’s 64-bit “Itanium”
processor. Despite Microsoft’s statements to the contrary, Linux may also be the only 64-bit OS on Itanium for awhile. (...)
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64 bit linux:
... But of all of these offerings, only 64-bit Linux is
at the beta testing stage at this point. The others are in alpha or pre-alpha. ...
Published:
2000-03-17
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Abstract:
Red Hat announces the availability of the source code for IA-64 platforms, the first of which will be Intel’s “Itanium” processor,
due later this year. (...)
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Red Hat announces the availability of the source code for IA-64 platforms, the first of which will be Intel’s “Itanium” processor,
due later this ...
Published:
2000-06-15
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Abstract:
More cracks appear in the Wintel duolith, as Linux appears to be the first OS “ready for prime time” on Intel’s 64-bit “Itanium”
processor. Despite Microsoft’s statements to the contrary, Linux may also be the only 64-bit OS on Itanium for awhile. (...)
Excerpt related to
64 bit linux:
... But of all of these offerings, only 64-bit Linux is
at the beta testing stage at this point. The others are in alpha or pre-alpha. ...
Published:
2000-03-17
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Abstract:
Reports indicate that Intel will delay the release of its 64-bit 'Itanium' processor yet again. (...)
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64 bit linux:
... it currently has. Trillian/Linux gains a little more time for developers to produce
64-bit applications. Although they started their ...
Published:
2000-08-02
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Advanced Micro Devices, Intel’s main CPU competition, has teamed up with Transmeta – another Intel competitor – in an effort
to speed development on its 'Sledgehammmer' 64-bit processor. (...)
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64 bit linux:
... A 64-bit processor which can run legacy 32-bit applications
provides ... Although Linux has grabbed a sizeable chunk of server market shipments in the
past two ...
Published:
2001-01-25
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Abstract:
Compaq Computer Corp. this week laid off roughly 100 engineers responsible for developing Windows NT/2000 on the Alpha platform,
several informed sources said. [Note: Compaq has only discussed the 32-bit version of NT, it is still unclear whether this
announcement also affects 64-bit Windows.] (...)
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64 bit linux:
... Alpha's once-trumpeted OS flexibility will be surpassed by Merced's. [Merced will run Unix, NT
(32-bit and 64-bit), and Linux, Alpha will run Unix ("Tru64
Unix ...
Published:
1999-08-01
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Abstract:
Compaq's powerful Alpha processor is reaching a crucial juncture - will Compaq expend the effort necessary for it to challenge
Intel's dominance, or is it destined to become another Betamax (great technology with no market)? (...)
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64 bit linux:
... itself, Alpha is based on a 64-bit architecture, providing ...
to the 16-bit and 32-bit architectures in ... Windows NT, Unix (Compaq's
"Tru64 Unix"), Linux, and VMS. ...
Published:
1999-08-01
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Abstract:
Applix Inc. has announced an agreement with Pelephone, Israel's second largest cellular network and handset supplier, to
deliver its real-time, multi-dimensional On-Line Analytical Processing (OLAP) solution, iTM1 to analyze customer profiles
for over 1.2 million Pelephone subscribers. (...)
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64 bit linux:
Applix Inc. has announced an agreement with Pelephone, Israel's second largest cellular network and handset supplier,
to deliver its real-time, mu...
Published:
2000-06-19
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Abstract:
Compaq's powerful Alpha processor is reaching a crucial juncture - will Compaq expend the effort necessary for it to challenge
Intel's dominance, or is it destined to become another Betamax (great technology with no market)? (...)
Excerpt related to
64 bit linux:
... itself, Alpha is based on a 64-bit architecture, providing ...
to the 16-bit and 32-bit architectures in ... Windows NT, Unix (Compaq's
"Tru64 Unix"), Linux, and VMS. ...
Published:
1999-08-01
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Abstract:
Compaq Computer Corp. and South Korea's Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. are planning to announce Monday a preliminary agreement
to spend $500 million to advance the manufacturing and marketing of Compaq's 64-bit Alpha microprocessors and computer systems. (...)
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64 bit linux:
Compaq Computer Corp. and South Korea's Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. are planning to announce Monday a preliminary agreement
to spend $500 million...
Published:
1999-12-15
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Abstract:
Linus Torvalds and the Linux community released another test version of the Linux 2.4 kernel in late May, 2000. New features
are delaying this version which was originally scheduled for October 1999. (...)
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64 bit linux:
At Least It Hasn’t Been Renamed Linux 2001. ... Industry observers now expect Linux
2.4 to be finished no earlier than year-end 2000. ...
Published:
2000-07-06
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Abstract:
Red Hat, Inc., and Dell Computer Corporation today extended their strategic alliance, with Dell committing to factory-install
Red Hat Linux on all future and currently shipping Dell« PowerEdge« server models. (...)
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64 bit linux:
Dell to Factory-Install Red Hat Linux on Servers. ... The first is that Linux
still lacks applications relative to the quantity available for Windows NT. ...
Published:
1999-12-15
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Abstract:
Microsoft Corp. announced on September 20th that it will purchase privately held Softway Systems Inc., a developer of Unix/NT
interoperability software. (...)
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64 bit linux:
... support 64-bit Unix applications on the upcoming (mid-2000) 64-bit
Windows, which we ... clear whether this move is a direct response to Linux's increasing
market ...
Published:
1999-09-29
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Abstract:
Hewlett Packard announced that the e-Vectra sealed case would include an “easy swap” hard drive. (...)
Excerpt related to
64 bit linux:
... you know the way to San Jose?” | Does Microsoft Have Something Against 64-Bit
Processors ... Palm Tries to Take the Desktop in Hand | MainWin for Linux - NT Apps ...
Published:
2000-05-02
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Abstract:
Gateway, Inc. has announced two new Linux-based server appliances, entering a growing market with products aimed at small
businesses/offices. (...)
Excerpt related to
64 bit linux:
... an embedded 64-bit RISC processor made by MIPS Computer Systems Inc.
and can be installed in as little as 30 minutes, Gateway said. The Linux operating system ...
Published:
1999-12-15
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Abstract:
Next Generation Windows Services? How about Next Generation Microsoft? We outline how the ongoing legal delays will undermine
the new Microsoft.NET initiative, as Microsoft goes from being predator in the last century to become this century’s favorite
prey. (...)
Excerpt related to
64 bit linux:
... developers had little risk in developing applications for a 32-bit Windows platform.
... but developers won't. In three more years, Java/Linux application servers ...
Published:
2000-07-28
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Abstract:
Dell Computer announced its plans to provide Internet-based, automated customer support. (...)
Excerpt related to
64 bit linux:
... you know the way to San Jose?” | Does Microsoft Have Something Against 64-Bit
Processors ... Palm Tries to Take the Desktop in Hand | MainWin for Linux - NT Apps ...
Published:
1999-09-03
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Abstract:
Compaq and Dell have announced eight-CPU Intel servers, shipping in late August/early September. (...)
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64 bit linux:
Compaq, Dell Announce Eight-Way Intel Servers. R. Krause - September 3, 1999. Comments: 0. Read Comments Compaq, Dell Announce
Eight ...
Published:
1999-09-03
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Abstract:
Red Hat still controls the Linux market, but now it’s getting some competition from SuSE, Caldera, and TurboLinux. (...)
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64 bit linux:
Red Hat still controls the Linux market, but now it’s getting some competition from SuSE, Caldera, and TurboLinux.
Published:
2000-09-13
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Abstract:
Intel has invested in eSoft, a maker of Linux-based servers for small businesses, the chip giant's fourth Linux investment.
Intel will help the company develop software for Linux servers designed to be used on the Internet. (...)
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64 bit linux:
... November 16,1999 [CNET News.com]LAS VEGAS--Intel has invested in eSoft, a maker of Linux-based
servers for small businesses, the chip giant's fourth Linux ...
Published:
1999-11-17