Windows XP 64 bit edition absolutely FREE! (straight from Microsoft!)

**RJ5500** · February 5th, 2004, 01:03 AM

This is no joke and no piracy. It's a one year (360 day) trial.

I ran across

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/6...ds/upgrade.asp

Basically, this only will run on a 64 bit processor from AMD like the Opteron or Athalon.

(Intel has no 64 bit processor yet).

All you need is an email address and to give Microsoft your information on the order page.

Heck, I don't even have a 64 bit processor yet, but I'll still get this copy of Windows XP 64 bit extended edition. I may buy a Athalon 64 or Opteron 64 sometime later in the year :cross

**CompuGeek** · February 5th, 2004, 01:08 AM

Yeah, hurry up and download the beta version because I'm sure the gold version won't be on P2P the day it comes out.

</sarcasm>

**RJ5500** · February 5th, 2004, 01:20 AM

Yeah, it probably everywhere already.

At least Microsoft's servers are faster than P2P (and more reliable).

**.::BeatFactory::.** · February 5th, 2004, 01:57 AM

I would download it and burn it to a CD and save it until I get or ever have a 64-bit processor...

Originally Posted by RJ5500

BLAH...

(Intel has no 64 bit processor yet).

...BLAH

Ever heard of the Intel Itanium?

**WE_DELIVER** · February 5th, 2004, 04:51 AM

Yo RJ5500:

Where did ya get that nice image in your sig?
It's pretty cool!

**rainbowdemon** · February 5th, 2004, 06:43 AM

Originally Posted by .::BeatFactory::.

I would download it and burn it to a CD and save it until I get or ever have a 64-bit processor...

Good idea. But does the trial start when the d/l is complete? Or does it start when it's installed?

**ferrarimodena360** · February 5th, 2004, 07:35 AM

Originally Posted by WE_DELIVER

Yo RJ5500:

Where did ya get that nice image in your sig?
It's pretty cool!

hope this helps

http://www.intergate.com/~valdor/bringdownthewall.gif

**method77** · February 5th, 2004, 07:53 AM

Originally Posted by WE_DELIVER

Yo RJ5500:

Where did ya get that nice image in your sig?
It's pretty cool!

yeah it's ok but take it off cause the page takes an hour to load for dialup users

**nasrules** · February 5th, 2004, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by .::BeatFactory::.

Ever heard of the Intel Itanium?

That's exactly what I was thinking.

**Xperience** · February 5th, 2004, 11:59 AM

You can also get windows server 2003 too!

And i know where to get a program to remove the 180/360 day trial limit!

**RJ5500** · February 5th, 2004, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by .::BeatFactory::.

I would download it and burn it to a CD and save it until I get or ever have a 64-bit processor...

Ever heard of the Intel Itanium?

Well, intel may have the Itanium, but it won't work with this Windows XP.

From the Microsoft website

Important: Windows XP 64-Bit Edition for 64-Bit Extended Systems is only compatible with 64-bit AMD Opteron– or Athlon 64-based computers. It cannot be successfully installed on 64-bit Intel Itanium–based systems

**Xperience** · February 5th, 2004, 12:13 PM

Intel Sucks! AMD me!

I dont want to start an intel Vs. AMd thing they both have there own strengths.

**isus** · February 5th, 2004, 12:22 PM

yea, it's free... but it's beta. a beta of a microsoft os. does that not tell you something?

"Intel Sucks! AMD me!

I dont want to start an intel Vs. AMd thing they both have there own strengths."
intelligent... "i don't want to start an intel vs. amd thing", "intel sucks, amd me"... yea right.