[plug] [OT] Place yer bets: NT on IA64

[Leon Brooks]

The Thought Assassin wrote:
>On Tue, 26 Sep 2000, Leon Brooks wrote:
>> Windows 98: n.
>> 32 bit extensions and a graphical shell for a 16 bit patch to an
>> 8 bit operating system originally coded for a 4 bit microprocessor,
>> written by a 2 bit company, that can't stand 1 bit of competition.

> Linus help us if Intel ever get around to releasing a IA64 and Microsoft
> ever get around to releasing an OS for it. But then, what are the chances?

High. But I betcha that even if Intel's final take on IA64 includes some
compatibility stuff, Wintanium will break most apps. Again. And Linux will run
on it first. Again. As long as it runs katomic, Aiyana (my 10yog) will be happy.

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