Windows xo 64-bit Beta Version

[imported_Kainz]

I've recently bought a msi k8n neo platinum motherboard and I've been offered a free copy of the OS. should I get the OS or is it a bad idea to try?

 

[Farmer]

The beta is open to the public, no?

 

[imported_Kainz]

i'm not sure.. it might be..

 

[Nikon2Kool]

Which OS is it. I have the new Windows Longhorn Build 4074, it's a beta version that only gives you a 180 day trial. Is this the same OS you have???

 

[Farmer]

I think it is a public beta, because I did download XP-64 build 3790 w/ SP1 about six months ago and burnt it onto a CD. Never used it, never bothered to install it. There was just no software for it.

I think it's better now. ATI and nVidia have probably released beta 64-bit drivers. It's posted in some thread here.

EDIT: Longhorn? We're talking about WinXP-64 bit. Unless the two OSs are unde rconcurrent development (which I dont think is).

 

[imported_Kainz]

it said it was a 360day trial... dunno what it is.

 

[Nikon2Kool]

I know that Longhorn is the code name for the OS they are creating geared towards 64 bit processors. It supposed to be released in 2006...

 

[Farmer]

Nikon2Kool:

2006? That early?

WinXP-64 bit is much, much different from Longhorn. While Longhorn is an entirely new generation of Windows, XP-64 is simply XP-32 we have right now but in 64 bit.

 

[XZeroII]

XP 64 bit is an open beta. Anyone can download it and run it for a year ( I think it's a year )

 

[Bateluer]

Go ahead and give it a shot, not much to lose.

 

[Nikon2Kool]

Farmer, I think you might be right... my bad

 

[StevenYoo]

will regular apps like Office run?

how about games?

do any games nowadays take advantage of 64-bit processors?