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captbics	May 27 2005, 01:07 PM Post #1
nFm [ Level 1 ] Group: Full Member Posts: 217 Joined: 24-April 04 Member No.: 90	It will be interesting to see how this all plays out... "Following confusion surrounding its Windows x64 Advancement Program, which offers a free upgrade from the standard 32-bit version of Windows XP to the recent 64-bit release, Microsoft has clarified the language on its Web site. All users, whether they purchased or built their PC, are now eligible for the 64-bit upgrade. "Microsoft had previously said publicly that any Windows XP user with an x64-supported processor, such as an Athlon 64, may trade in their license for the x64 Edition of Windows XP. But the company's Web site for the program stated the program only applied to purchased PCs with an OEM copy of Windows XP. "The move left many Athlon 64 users who built their PC unable to take advantage of the free upgrade. To make matters worse, Microsoft announced that it would only offer its 64-bit operating system via PC manufacturers and not sell the box on store shelves due to limited driver support. "Windows XP 64-bit is not gonna be on retail shelves? So how in the world am I supposed to get it," asked one BetaNews reader. "I built an AMD Athlon 64 system for nothing?" "A Microsoft spokesperson said the x64 Advancement Program Web site was updated in response to such feedback. The site now also accepts a Windows XP product key in addition to the Certificate of Authenticity (COA) label that comes with OEM PCs." captbics This post has been edited by captbics: May 27 2005, 01:09 PM -------------------- O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done, The ship has weather'd every rack, the prize we sought is won... (Dead Poet's Society) (Walt Whitman)

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May 27 2005, 01:25 PM

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QUOTE (captbics @ May 27 2005, 08:07 AM)

"A Microsoft spokesperson said the x64 Advancement Program Web site was updated in response to such feedback.

What, Microsoft actually listened to consumer feedback???

:huh:

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