In comp.os.linux.advocacy, Linonut
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wrote
on Mon, 26 Jun 2006 12:37:38 -0500
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> After takin' a swig o' grog, Roy Schestowitz belched out this bit o' wisdom:
>
>> | Vista x64 is the turning point for operating systems as they transition
>> | to 64-bit. Currently, however, the majority of users will be very
>> | disappointed by installing Vista x64. The lack of 64-bit drivers for
>> | most current hardware will be very disappointing and frustrating to
>> | most users. Why push for 64-bit now anyway? The performance gains promised
>> | by 64-bit will not be seen for years until 64-bit compiled versions
>> | of software is the norm.
>
> But... but.... Microsoft is the leeeeeeeeaderrrrrrrrrrr.
>
Yes, they lead, innovate, and garner market share ... from behind.
:-)
Don't worry. Once Microsoft has innovated the x64
variant of Vista, that's when everyone will want x64,
since Microsoft will have blessed it. Until then, that
Linux/x64 desktop is only a figment of one's imagination,
for those who have very vivid imaginations (complete
with spending money :-) ).
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#191, ewill3@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Windows Vista. Because it's time to refresh your hardware. Trust us.
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