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Mozilla begins 64-bit Firefox transition

The company has started adding 64-bit processor support to its Firefox for Windows builds, aiming to include... Read more

1 June, 2010 by Stephen Shankland

IBM puts secure Windows, Linux in the cloud via USB

People can quickly load a secure cloud-based Windows or Linux operating system onto client computers via a USB device, thanks to prototype technology developed by IBM Read more

7 March, 2012 by Jack Clark

ARM preps server push with 64-bit architecture

...ARM has unveiled ARMv8, a 64-bit processor architecture that steps up its efforts to get its low... Read more

28 October, 2011 by Jack Clark
Windows 7 migration: Calculating the costs

Windows 7 migration: Calculating the costs

...can double the cost involved. Remember also that you'll need a 64-bit processor and 64-bit Windows to take advantage of more than... Read more

22 November, 2010 by Alan Stevens

Thin is in at HP

...for 'thin'), sharing a common hardware spec that starts with the same 64-bit processor (a 1GHz VIA Nano u3500) plus 1GB of DDR-3... Read more

20 October, 2010
Macro Data Load: An Efficient Mechanism for Enhancing Loaded Data Reuse

Macro Data Load: An Efficient Mechanism for Enhancing Loaded Data Reuse

...the processor a maximum-width data the cache port allows. In a 64-bit processor, for example, a byte load will bring a full 64... Read more

1 April, 2011
Tunesify Lite 1.0

Tunesify Lite 1.0

...up to 4X faster on multicore computers and takes advantage of your 64-bit processor. With the full version of Tunesify you can choose output... Read more

20 March, 2011

Microsoft makes the leap to 64-bit

Some forthcoming Microsoft software will only run on 64-bit processors, which should mean better application performance and larger mailboxes for Outlook users Read more

16 November, 2005 by Martin LaMonica

AMD introduces Socket 939 Athlon 64 chips

AMD's new range of Athlon 64s introduces no brand-new features, but consolidates and rationalises the chip-maker's high-end desktop options, while making it cheaper to build the fastest systems. Read more

1 June, 2004 by Rupert Goodwins

Opteron launches amidst benchmark fanfare

AMD has released its Opteron processor, and several companies have also announced products based on the chip Read more

22 April, 2003 by Michael Kanellos

IBM plans top-end 'Armada' Unix server

IBM has its eye on Sun's seat at the top of the Unix server market, and plans a 64-processer machine as part of its long-term plan Read more

10 February, 2003 by Stephen Shankland

AMD's dual-core plans keep heat on Intel

...Cannes, France, on Tuesday that the company will launch a dual-core 64-bit processor on the 90-nanometre process -- a figure characterised by the... Read more

24 September, 2003 by Matt Loney

A first look at AMD's Athlon 64

...Today's announcement is significant because the Athlon 64 is the first 64-bit processor for PCs based on the x86 instruction set. In addition... Read more

24 September, 2003 by Matt Elliott

Winner: Adobe Creative Suite Professional competition

...two days to prove you can do better and win an Athlon 64-bit processor or a Treo Smartphone Read more

20 January, 2005 by ZDNet UK

Solaris will run on AMD's Opteron

...system will become the third to make the jump to AMD's 64-bit processor Read more

10 October, 2003 by Stephen Shankland

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