From the Dark Side--Windows Snatches at Apple's Bit Lead

AMD released its 64-bit Athlon 64 CPU yesterday according to this CNet article. AMDs CPU matches Apple's shipping G5 CPU in that it runs both 64-bit and 32-bit software. In addition, yesterday Microsoft released a beta version of its 64-bit Windows software but there are still no 64-bit Windows personal computers yet. Apple will extend its lead when it releases Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther) in final before the end of the year. In any case, 64 bits are worthless until software that uses the extra 32 bits is released. Meanwhile, Intel is in the technology curve dust and still whining that 64-bit capability is not needed in personal computers for several years.