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[Rob83]

http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...d64fre_pro.iso

Straight from Microsoft's website.

Anyone wanna test it out on their 64bit machine?

[Vortex-Steve]

Wouldn't it be better to post a link to the page where you sign up for it. Then you get given a CD Key as well. Or does this not require one?

[Rob83]

Originally posted by Vortex-Steve
Wouldn't it be better to post a link to the page where you sign up for it. Then you get given a CD Key as well. Or does this not require one?

It doesn't require a serial number. This is the one that was distributed to journalists.

[Informity]

It won't require one.

My guess is it will expire in 120 days or something, like most microsoft test/beta products.

[joshiee]

I just haven't shutdown my server '03 trial computer yet.. So the trial wont run out on me yet =P.. then again i havent even walked back to it in a few days..





asdfklajsdfl;jaskldfj FREAKING 90 SEC RULE.

tic.. tock. tic.. tock.. tic.. tock

they should abolish it.

[Vortex-Steve]

Originally posted by Rob83
It doesn't require a serial number. This is the one that was distributed to journalists.

Thats ok then The Win 2003 download I got from Microsoft did so I thought this might too.

[RDX1]

I don't have a 64bit processor yet. Speed is great, i'm getting 350kb/s stable. I'm a sucker for free.

I wonder what I will get when I go to the MS security meeting in a little while. (Not that I need it. )

[blue27]

Are you sure this isn't the one that only works with the AMD Athlon64 or Opteron processors?

[RDX1]

I'm sure it won't work with our measly 32bit processors.

[vantasticman7]

Thanks.

[Xshare]

Originally posted by blue27
Are you sure this isn't the one that only works with the AMD Athlon64 or Opteron processors?

It is. Look at the name of the file (amd64)

[Xshare]

Welcome! If you have a 64-bit ready PC, you now have the option to receive trial software for Windows XP 64-Bit Edition for 64-Bit Extended Systems via CD or download. Read below about the different options for obtaining the pre-release software, and then use the links on the right to register to order the CD Kit or download product files. Please note that in either case, the pre-release software is time-limited and will expire in 360 days.

Windows XP 64-Bit Edition is designed to address the most demanding needs of technical workstation users who require large amounts of memory and floating point performance in areas such as mechanical design and analysis, digital content creation and scientific and high-performance computing applications.

System Requirements:
PC with an AMD Athlon64 or Opteron processor
256MB RAM
1.5GB available hard-disk space
Super VGA (800x600) or higher resolution video card
CD-ROM or DVD drive
Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device

I wish I had a 64Bit processor, and not just for this.

[net-trend]

Thanks for the link. Might try it out when I have the time.

[Coach]

Looks like their bandwidth is saturated.

6 KB/sec on a cable line. I'll be able to download it at this rate in 24 hours.

Nice one.

[akashik]

Meh, not going to add that to a machine I have to rely on... though it does add an arrow to my quiver when I need to convince the wife soon that I need to start pulling out motherboards, cpu's et.al to make sure I stay up to date.

Thankfully my father-in-law's the same way I am.